Internship Program: Power System Controls Engineer

Eaton Corporation • Coraopolis, PA

10d • $21 - $26

About The Position

Eaton’s Early Career Program offers interns opportunities to contribute to intelligent power management projects, gain practical experience, and learn from experienced leaders and mentors. Participants receive a structured training and development curriculum combining instructor-led and virtual classrooms, eLearning, and on-the-job training. The program includes exposure to different Eaton careers, customers, work locations, and power distribution services, along with networking and mentorship opportunities.

The Power Systems Solutions group integrates equipment and technologies to deliver power automation solutions. Interns in this role help develop automation and control solutions for critical infrastructure, from concept through commissioning, and gain experience in programming, system design, and implementation. The team works with a variety of equipment manufacturers, software packages, and network architectures, including HMI software and components from major OEMs.

The summer internship culminates in a formal presentation to organizational leaders, where participants share success stories and receive performance feedback. The role may involve up to 25% travel within a local region and may be located in one of five major U.S. regions, typically in or near a major city. The hourly salary range is $20.77–$25.96. Transportation to and from the worksite and incidental business travel is the intern’s responsibility.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in or have received a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• Geographic flexibility to relocate within the United States.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong analytical, computer, writing, and presentation skills.
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy, including role-applicable QEW requirements and any required annual recertifications.
• Able to perform the physical demands described, including standing, walking, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, handling, climbing, and lifting or carrying loads.
• Able to meet potential travel and worksite conditions, including extended-distance driving, extreme weather or temperatures, poor lighting or ventilation, dust, and high noise levels.
• Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or the other listed immigration statuses or processes.

Nice To Haves

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in a technical engineering program such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science at an accredited institution.
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Demonstrated leadership experience on campus or in the community.
• Prior experience related to the electrical or power industry.

Responsibilities

• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Write and deploy complex power-transfer and other control schemes, including Main-Tie-Main transfer schemes, load-shedding and peak-shaving schemes, breaker-control schemes, SCADA system development, and generator control.
• Validate in a factory setting that systems contain the controls, metering, and monitoring required by the approved drawing package, including power meters, automation equipment (PLC/HMI), protective relays, load sharing, and synchronization.
• Complete applicable portions of Eaton’s EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) safety program and maintain compliance with safety requirements and any required annual recertifications.
• Present internship success stories to organizational leaders at the end of the summer internship.

Benefits

• Structured training and development curriculum, including instructor-led and virtual classrooms, eLearning, and on-the-job training.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities.
• Competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Hourly salary of $20.77–$25.96.
• Health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; availability may depend on eligibility factors.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern