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Systems Engineer Co-op - Fall 2026
TEMPORARY•Innovation
About this role
Overview
Systems Engineer Co-ops will be assigned to work with an experienced project team. Individual responsibilities will be designated by the lead engineer based on the specific requirements of each project and the individual’s capabilities.
Responsibilities
Systems Engineer Co-ops will be assigned to work with an experienced project team. Individual responsibilities will be designated by the lead engineer based on the specific requirements of each project and the individual’s capabilities.
Following is a chronological overview of a typical project and the tasks with which and intern or part time engineer may assist. Percentages represent the tasks relative effort but will vary from project to project.
Instrumentation & Electrical Design
- Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
- Compile submittal and procurement documentation for controls and instrument hardware
- Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
- Inspect completed control enclosures
System Design and Configuration
- Participate in customer design review meetings
- Assemble development system using project hardware and computers
- Configure user interface and HMI screens
- Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
- Draft system documentation from templates
- Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing
Onsite System Startup
- Works in a supervised role and/or with a team at a customer site
- Install project software and configuration onto site systems
- Participate in point-to-point loop checks
- Perform instrumentation and software calibration and tuning
- Participate in functional tests of all systems
- Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
- Program field modifications as required
- Assist with developing commissioning test plans and documentation updates/redlines
- Assist with developing training documentation/presentation on operations and maintenance of system
Qualifications
- Full-time student status
- Strong academic achievement, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's program in a Technical Field, related to Engineering or Systems
- Passionate about problem solving and developing solutions
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without RoviSys sponsorship
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Competitive Hourly Rate: $24/hr
- Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
- Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support
What you'll do
- Systems Engineer Co-ops will assist with various tasks related to instrumentation and electrical design, system design and configuration, and onsite system startup. Responsibilities include creating instrument lists, participating in design reviews, and assisting with system testing and troubleshooting.
About RoviSys Building Technologies
RBT was formed to focus specifically on building/facility automation and specializes in applying industrial grade PLC and traditional DDC control systems to facility systems (HVAC, chillers, boilers, lighting, fire alarm, security, etc).
RBT is part of the RoviSys Enterprise with 6 US offices, and 2 offices in each Europe and Asia. The RoviSys Enterprise was founded in 1989 and is fast approaching 1,000 employees.
RBT is helping the building automation industry usher in the generation of open communication protocol systems, just as RoviSys did for the process control industry.
Our goal is to help customers implement or upgrade to energy efficient systems with open communication protocols and configuration tools so that our clients can begin to take control of their facility systems themselves and not be dependent on BMS companies for all of their maintenance.
RBT works in the industrial and commercial markets automating facility systems at both new construction sites and at existing facilities. We employ degreed engineers for construction management, project managment, and control system design, development, and deployment.
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What does a Systems Engineer Co-op - Fall 2026 do at RoviSys Building Technologies?
As a Systems Engineer Co-op - Fall 2026 at RoviSys Building Technologies, you will: systems Engineer Co-ops will assist with various tasks related to instrumentation and electrical design, system design and configuration, and onsite system startup. Responsibilities include creating instrument lists, participating in design reviews, and assisting with system testing and troubleshooting..
Is the Systems Engineer Co-op - Fall 2026 position at RoviSys Building Technologies remote?
The Systems Engineer Co-op - Fall 2026 position at RoviSys Building Technologies is based in Innovation, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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