(2026 Summer Internship) – Engineering - Various Locations

About Prime

Introducing Prime Controls, L.P. 

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment. 

Overview

What You Will Do 

 

Prime Controls is seeking Engineering students with a strong work ethic for our summer internship program. Our internship is designed to allow the student to experience industrial automation and controls industry up close. The experience gained allows the student to see if a career in automation is right for them. Prime Controls actively supports the development of future Professional Engineers; our internship program is the first step. 

 

What You Will Bring 

 

The Basic 

• Perform all duties to promote a safe work environment and safe job performance. 

• Assist Field Engineers with basic calculations to determine compliance with engineering best practices. 

• Actively participate in all plant safety programs as directed by management. 

• Participate in projects and optimization efforts as a training exercise 

• Participate and assist in troubleshooting electrical problems and identify solutions to reduce downtime and minimize maintenance costs. 

• Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience 

• Collects data and gathers information or documents 

• Performs standard computations or analysis 

• Prepares drawing and visual aids 

• Other duties as assigned 

 

The Preferred  

• The position requires a self-directed, motivated individual prepared for a fast-paced environment 

• Highly motivated self-starter with technical curiosity 

• Proven people/project leadership throughout your academic career 

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline Electrical or Mechanical  

 

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage 

• Flexible Spending Account(s) 

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 

• Generous PTO 

• Numerous company events 

• 401(k) matching 

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Work Environment  The work environment characteristics described here reflect conditions an employee may encounter while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.    Physical Demands  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision. While performing job duties, the employee may be required to stand, sit, talk, hear, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.