Internship Program: Power System Controls Engineer

About the role

Eaton’s Early Career Programs provide opportunities to make a global impact by working on intelligent power management challenges. Participants receive a personalized program experience, gain global perspectives through diverse work locations, explore various careers within Eaton, benefit from strategic networking and mentorship, and see tangible learning through real‑world application in power distribution. In a Power System Controls role, you will develop automation and control solutions for systems powering critical infrastructure, from concept through commissioning, working on complex control architectures and real‑world applications to build technical expertise in programming, system design, and implementation.

Responsibilities

As part of the Electrical Engineering Services and Systems global service team, you will help provide solutions to customers’ power problems at every stage of the power system. The team is a full‑service systems integrator capable of delivering complete power automation solutions, with expertise in HMI development, energy management tools, and turnkey system design.

• Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Write and deploy complex power transfer and other control schemes, including Main‑Tie‑Main transfer schemes, load shedding/peak shaving schemes, breaker control schemes, SCADA system development, and generator control
• Validate that systems contain proper controls, metering, and monitoring per approved drawing packages while in a factory setting (controls include power meters, automation equipment (PLC/HMI), protective relays, load sharing, synchronization, etc.)
• Participate in a structured training and development curriculum blending instructor‑led, virtual classroom, eLearning, and on‑the‑job training with expert mentors
• Prepare for future technical and leadership roles at Eaton

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled or have received a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Eaton will not consider applicants requiring employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position (no CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F‑1 to H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN, I‑485 job portability, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in a technical field (Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science) from an accredited institution
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community
• Prior electrical/power industry‑related experience

Skills

Position criteria include:

• Work location in one of five major U.S. regions (Central, Northeast, Southeast, Gulf, West), typically in or near a major U.S. city
• Intern responsible for transportation to/from worksite and incidental business travel
• Strong analytical, computer, writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks: stand, walk, stoop, squat, kneel, reach above/below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel; frequently climb and regularly lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lb; occasionally push/pull >50 lb with assistance
• May be required to drive extended distances, work in extreme weather/temperature, work at sites with poor lighting, ventilation, dust, or high noise levels
• Up to 25 % travel within a local region may be required
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy, including the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re‑cert