Control Systems Engineering Internship

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking to fill a control engineering internship position to support the engineering needs of the System Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Controls (SDC) Section of the Operations Technical Services Department which provides engineering services to support the efficient and reliable operation of power plants and water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants with the following key objectives: Provide actionable intelligence to support efficient and reliable operations utilizing advanced data analytics and predictive maintenance technologies Identify continuous improvement opportunities through effective root cause analysis and system optimization programs Control System Engineering services to support the full lifecycle of our control system assets In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks and projects to support the operational needs of the organization. Why should you apply? As a member of the Operations Technical Services department, you will be supporting and working with engineers, plant operations, plant maintenance and other stakeholders resulting in a positive impact to your academic and professional learning and to the overall growth of our community. In doing so, you will have the opportunity to work with a very dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about their service to our community.

Requirements

Successful applicants shall be working towards a degree from an accredited university in an engineering field of study.
College majors that that may be considered for these internships are: Chemical Engineering Control Systems Engineering Computer Engineering w/ Data Analytics Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Process Engineering
This internship is full-time, 40 hours/week during the summer months, and 10-20 hours per week during the school year, schedule can be coordinate with students' schedule and school workload.
This is an on-site, non-remote/non-telecommuting position
Hourly rate is dependent on year completed of academic degree, e.g., second year complete, third year complete, etc.
Candidates MUST be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates/Bachelors/Masters) with a 2.5 GPA and be able to provide documentation if requested.
Enrollment in a certification program does not qualify.

Responsibilities

Control system Life cycle analysis
Audit control system installations
Consult with engineers, manufacturers, and others to asses current life cycle status
Prepare analysis reports for documentation of findings
Control system inventory
Audit control system installations
Utilize and document control system installation into existing database
Develop/update database interface tools per discussions with system stakeholders
Consult and assist with control system optimization
Asses system stability utilizing diagnostic tools
Perform system tuning utilizing control system theory such as PID tuning
Consult with engineers, manufacturers, and others to asses system modifications to affect optimal system control
Work with controls engineers and manufacturers to asses current instrumentation specifications in line with industry trends
Work with controls engineers and manufacturers to discuss current instrumentation topology and networking trends
Evaluate and report on new and emerging technologies in instrumentation integration
Participate in control system Factory and Site acceptance testing for new and modified control system installations
Assist with conducting studies and preparing reports

Benefits

Time Off to Recharge
Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Financial & Retirement Security
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs