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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SUMMER 2027 INTERNSHIPS
DON'T SPEND YOUR SUMMER WATCHING SOMEONE ELSE WORK
Spend your summer working alongside the engineers, project managers, technicians and professionals delivering the systems
behind data centers, semiconductor fabs, energy facilities and water plants. You'll contribute to real work, learn from experienced professionals, and get a firsthand look at where a career in industrial automation and construction can take you.
YOUR SUMMER CAN BE THE START
SUMMER
INTERNSHIP
PART-TIME
DURING SCHOOL
RETURNING INTERN
FULL-TIME
OPPORTUNITY
Strong performers may be considered for future internships, part-time opportunities, or full-time roles.
FIND YOUR WAY IN
Engineering Intern
Spend your summer building real instrumentation & controls (I&C) systems alongside our engineering team. You'll support active projects across data center, energy, semiconductor, and water/wastewater markets - and see how a Platinum Rockwell Automation partner takes a project from design through commissioning.
Construction Management Intern
Gain hands-on experience supporting real industrial construction projects from planning through completion. You’ll work alongside project managers, construction leaders, engineers, and field teams to coordinate schedules, documentation, materials, and project activities while seeing firsthand how complex projects come together.
RECRUITING TIMELINE
STEP 01
SEPTEMBER 5
Applications open on iCIMS. Apply early - we review as they arrive.
STEP 02
FALL & WINTER
Phone or recorded video screens, then interviews with the hiring team.
STEP 03
SPRING
Offers go out, followed by background check, drug screen, and onboarding.
STEP 04
JUNE - MID-AUGUST
The program runs, 8-10 weeks full-time at various Prime Controls' locations.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
You'll contribute to real company, department, and project objectives — not busywork — while figuring out whether this industry is where you want to build a career.
HANDS-ON LEARNING
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Apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, sharpening your technical and problem-solving abilities.
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Contribute to projects that have a direct impact on our business success.
GROWTH
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Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced industry leaders.
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Expand your professional network to support your future career growth.
FUTURE-READY
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Immerse yourself in our company culture and evaluate your fit within the team.
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Gain practical experience and professional training to transition into full-time employment.
WHY PRIME CONTROLS
Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a familyowned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients industrial automation and control requirements. With a professional team of 1400+ employees, we serve customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States.
Real Work, Real Projects
Meaningful assignments on active jobs, in your chosen field.
Mentorship
You're paired with professionals who lead this industry.
Current Technology
A Platinum Rockwell Automation partner's tools and practices.
A Path Forward
Strong performers are considered for future terms or full-time roles.
FROM OUR INTERNS
"This was my third summer interning with Prime Controls, and I can confidently say it was the best one yet. The structure and organization of the internship program exceeded my expectations."
Nathan McMillon
Engineering Intern, Summer 2026 | University of Oklahoma
MEET US ON CAMPUS
Our recruiters and engineers attend career fairs and student org nights through the fall. Come by, bring questions, and skip the cold application.
Date | School | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
09/09/2026 | Texas A&M University | Bryan / College Station, TX | SEC Engineering Career Fair – Day 1 |
09/10/2026 | Texas A&M University | Bryan / College Station, TX | SEC Engineering Career Fair – Day 2 |
09/24/2026 | University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler, TX | College of Engineering Career Fair |
10/01/2026 | Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, TN | The BIG Career Fair |
10/08/2026 | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | Okmulgee, OK | Engineering and Construction Career Fair |
10/13/2026 | Texas State Technical College | Waco, TX | Electrical Utility, Engineering & Manufacturing Programs Only |
10/14/2026 | Boise State University | Boise, ID | Fall Career & Graduate School Fair |
11/03/2026 | Arizona State University Polytechnic | Mesa, AZ | Polytechnic Career Fair |
HIRING PROCESS
We've designed our hiring process to select the best candidates while keeping things smooth and transparent for you.
01
Apply
Review our open internship postings and submit your application.
04
Offer
Successful candidates receive a
contingent offer.
02
Screening
Our team reviews every application, then invites candidates to an initial phone or recorded video screen.
05
Background & Screen
You provide employment and education history online; our vendor completes the background investigation and drug screen.
03
Interview
The most qualified candidates are
invited to interview with the hiring
team.
06
Onboarding
Once clearance is confirmed, we set a mutually agreed start date.