OSU IT Internship

Description

GasTech Engineering LLC designs and manufactures industry-leading natural gas processing, compression, and energy solutions. Our Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (ICE) team plays a critical role in designing, programming, testing, and supporting control systems that power our equipment throughout North America.

We are seeking motivated engineering students interested in gaining real-world experience working on industrial control systems, electrical design, instrumentation, automation, and power distribution projects.

Requirements

The Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Engineering Intern will support engineers and designers in the development, testing, and commissioning of electrical and control systems used in natural gas processing and compression equipment. This internship provides hands-on exposure to industrial automation technologies, electrical systems, instrumentation devices, and engineering project execution.

The internship is designed to help students bridge classroom concepts with practical engineering experience while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative manufacturing and engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical and instrumentation design projects.
• Support development and review of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Assist in the selection and specification of instrumentation and electrical components.
• Participate in PLC and HMI programming activities.
• Support troubleshooting and testing of control systems and electrical equipment.
• Assist with control panel inspections and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
• Perform instrument and electrical device verification during system assembly and commissioning.
• Assist in developing engineering documentation, bills of materials, and project records.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, assembly, and field service teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within engineering and production operations.
• Observe and participate in startup and commissioning processes as project schedules allow.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in: 
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Engineering Technology
  • Related engineering discipline
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Coursework or knowledge in: 
  • Industrial control systems
  • PLC programming
  • Electrical circuits and power systems
  • Instrumentation and process controls
  • Motor controls and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • Industrial communications networks
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design software is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and engineering environment.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience with industrial automation and control systems.
• Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and electrical power distribution equipment.
• Experience working on real engineering projects from design through manufacturing and testing.
• Mentorship from experienced electrical and controls engineers.
• Understanding of natural gas processing, compression, and energy industry applications.
• Opportunity to build professional networks and gain industry experience before graduation.
• Potential consideration for future full-time employment opportunities with GasTech Engineering.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates curiosity and a desire to learn.
• Enjoys hands-on troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Has an interest in automation, industrial controls, and electrical systems.
• Works well independently and within a team environment.
• Shows initiative and pride in producing quality work.

Launch Your Engineering Career with GasTech

At GasTech Engineering, interns do more than observe. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to active projects, and gain valuable experience in industrial automation, instrumentation, controls, and electrical engineering while helping deliver equipment used throughout the energy industry.