Process Controls Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Intrepid Mining, LLC•Moab, UT

61d•Onsite

About The Position

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Job Title: Process Controls Engineer Reports To: Process Automation Manager Location: Moab, Utah Learning Objectives & Responsibilities: Industrial Automation & Controls Learn and assist with PI System administration (OSIsoft), an industrial data historian used for real-time data collection and analysis. Gain experience in PLC programming, including: Ladder Logic Function Block Diagrams Structured Text Support integration and troubleshooting of industrial networks (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus). Control Loop Optimization Learn the fundamentals of PID loop tuning to improve system stability and performance. Assist in analyzing control loop behavior and adjusting tuning parameters under supervision. Electrical Design & Power Systems Participate in power study coordination using SKM Power Tools software. Assist in analyzing short circuit, arc flash, and protective device coordination studies. Design & Documentation Help update one-line diagrams for electrical systems. Support the development of engineering drawings using Revit and Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools. Document control logic, network architecture, and system configurations. Team Collaboration Work alongside experienced engineers and technicians on automation and electrical projects. Attend team meetings and contribute to project planning and troubleshooting efforts. Preferred Interests: PLCs and industrial control systems Revit and BIM tools Data analytics or historian systems PID control theory and tuning Data Science, including data visualization, statistical analysis, or machine learning in industrial contexts Process Design, including process mapping, optimization, and control integration

Requirements

Valid Driver's License
High school diploma or GED
Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
Excellent written and verbal communications required
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite PC software

Nice To Haves

PLCs and industrial control systems
Revit and BIM tools
Data analytics or historian systems
PID control theory and tuning
Data Science, including data visualization, statistical analysis, or machine learning in industrial contexts
Process Design, including process mapping, optimization, and control integration

Responsibilities

Learn and assist with PI System administration (OSIsoft), an industrial data historian used for real-time data collection and analysis.
Gain experience in PLC programming, including: Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams, Structured Text
Support integration and troubleshooting of industrial networks (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
Learn the fundamentals of PID loop tuning to improve system stability and performance.
Assist in analyzing control loop behavior and adjusting tuning parameters under supervision.
Participate in power study coordination using SKM Power Tools software.
Assist in analyzing short circuit, arc flash, and protective device coordination studies.
Help update one-line diagrams for electrical systems.
Support the development of engineering drawings using Revit and Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools.
Document control logic, network architecture, and system configurations.
Work alongside experienced engineers and technicians on automation and electrical projects.
Attend team meetings and contribute to project planning and troubleshooting efforts.