Controls + Automation Engineering Co-Op

Hargrove and Associates • Mobile, AL

9d

About The Position

Generally responsible for performing increasingly complex engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. Assignments may be varied and diverse and may include assisting with automation and controls engineering and DCS, PLC, and HMI systems development, depending on project availability. Opportunities may be available for on-site support. The work is performed under direct supervision and in a close group of teammates.

The role involves completing assignments on schedule, learning and applying automation engineering design standards, helping solve engineering tasks efficiently, producing preliminary designs and detailed design materials, and assisting engineers and specialists with routine layout and detailing problems. The position requires current enrollment in an accredited university’s Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering bachelor’s or master’s program and a GPA of 2.7 or above.

Hargrove describes its culture as founded on trust, personal integrity, and teamwork, and emphasizes safety and the well-being of its teammates and others affected by its work. The company is 100% teammate owned and offers eligible teammates a comprehensive benefits package. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering at an accredited university.
• GPA of 2.7 or above.
• Ability to learn new skills in a timely manner.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to accurately estimate task completion time and forecast hours needed for assignments.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Complete assignments on schedule.
• Learn and use automation engineering design standards.
• Assist with problem solving to determine simple, efficient approaches to engineering tasks.
• Assist in producing estimate-level preliminary designs.
• Assist in producing detailed design calculations, spreadsheets, reports, drawings, and sketches for projects.
• Assist engineers and specialists in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
• Depending on project availability, assist with automation and controls engineering and DCS, PLC, and HMI systems development.
• Provide on-site support when opportunities are available.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Personal paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Other benefits for eligible teammates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern