Intern, Controls Engineering

What You Can Expect

As our Controls Engineering, Intern , you will gain hands-on experience supporting the development and validation of power plant control (PPC) systems. You will assist in developing the PSCAD model for the BroadView PPC Controller, create models suitable for use in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulators, and develop test cases to evaluate controller performance. Additionally, you will conduct simulation testing and validation of control functions to ensure system reliability and alignment with project requirements. This internship provides valuable exposure to advanced power system modeling, control logic testing, and real-world applications in renewable energy integration.

This internship opportunity is based in Houston, TX, and spans three months, from January 5, 2026 to May 29, 2026. You will report to the Controls Engineering Director.

Join us and make a meaningful impact in our environment.

What You'll Bring

• You are Currently pursuing a Master's of Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field with relevant courses in Power System Engineering
• You have knowledge of how to use PSCAD for power system models
• You have Experience with programming languages such as CodeSys, MATLAB, Simulink, or Python
• You have a strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• You have excellent communication skills
• You have the Ability to take initiative and ownership of tasks

Additional Details

• The intern should be available to work 20-30 hours per week, with two in-office days per week for the part-time (20-hour) schedule
• Interns must be enrolled students in good standing at the commencement of the intern semester
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Hourly Range: $28.50 - 35.50 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit: GBU Renewables & Flexible Power

Division: R&B NORTHAM

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Professional Experience: Junior (experience <3 years)

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED/A Levels

Company Name: ENGIE North America