2026 Controls Specialist Intern

The purpose of the controls specialist internship position is to develop college students that are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering: electrical, mechanical, industrial, or similar field. Interns will be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within a renewable energy business. Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, part-time/hourly.

• Learn DM Area PLC s and Controls connectivity
• Work on Controls documentation 
• Learn Rockwell PLC programming
• Do site visits (if allowed) with tiger team to inventory all OT equipment
• Additional projects as assigned

• Must be a college student, sophomore or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering: electrical, mechanical, industrial, or related field
• Software skills needed to be used in extracting information from various sources, conducting analysis and assisting workforce to achieve goals
• Effective project management skill
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer background check and drug screen

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. 

 

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.