Controls Co-op Engineer - Alpharetta, United States - Colonial Pipeline

Description

Colonial has provided a wide range of opportunities for job candidates who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life. Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount.

Ready to work for Colonial Pipeline Company?

Are you intrigued by the thought of being part of revolutionizing the energy industry and a new era in the pipeline industry? Do you want to be a part of a company that is obsessed with excellence in everything we do? A company growing and expanding our business that is full of opportunity? If so, we are seeking smart, safety focused, and energetic professionals to join our team to help us to the next level of excellence

What is it that we do at Colonial Pipeline Company?

Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons or 2.5 million barrels per day. Colonial transports various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and fuels for the U.S. military through a pipeline system. Colonial transports approximately 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans.

What does a Control Engineer do?:

A Controls Engineer performs and oversees the design, testing, implementation, and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and low voltage electrical cabinets and circuits. The PLCs and HMIs that Controls Engineers support monitor the status of inputs such as pressures, temperatures, flow rates, tank levels, pump status, valve status, and other factors from sensor devices and use that information to automatically react, or to alert someone to act, depending on the severity of the consequences or the complexity of the situation. Controls Engineers work as part of a project team to design changes to electrical wiring and make improvements to PLC / HMI programs based on the needs of various groups throughout the business (Operations, Engineering, Compliance, Safety, Measurement, Cybersecurity, and more). These improvements can increase reliability, allow for easier operation of the pipeline, increase response time to abnormal conditions, and increase safety of certain processes/pieces of equipment. Controls Engineer generate documents throughout the project using standard templates for future reference and adherence to company standards and common code. Controls Engineers also perform critical testing and planning of implementations due to the operational risks associated with a large pipeline system with 24/7/365 operations.

Please note Colonial Pipeline is currently seeking students for our fall and/or spring co-op opportunities. Students for these opportunities should be graduating in Spring of 2026 or later.

What a Controls Engineering Co- O p m ight learn and do :

• Become familiar with pipeline systems, including layout, components, and operational procedures.
• Work with a Control Engineering mentor on how to use industry-standard software tools used for control system development and support.
• Shadow experienced engineers to observe real-world operations and problem-solving techniques.
• Learn how to interpret and review electrical schematics/wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and P&IDs.
• Participate in a site walkdown at a pipeline facility to gather project initial info for control system changes.
• Perform basic troubleshooting exercises on simulated control system scenarios under supervision.
• Assist in executing a small-scale control system project/change/enhancement under the guidance of a mentor.
• Gain hands-on experience with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming and HMI (Human Machine Interface) design.
• Build a replica of a production control system in a lab environment to test changes by simulating real-world operations.
• Collaborate with other engineers to analyze existing control systems issues.
• Conduct thorough testing to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the developed system.
• Become familiar with control system documentation practices, including design specifications, implementation details, and testing results.
• Participate in a project commissioning at a pipeline facility to implement the planned control system changes under the guidance of a mentor.
• Finalize and present an end-of-term summary to supervisors and stakeholders.
• Receive and give feedback to/from mentors and supervisors on co-op experience and areas for improvement.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Majoring in Electrical, Controls, Computer, Mechanical, Chemical, or other relevant Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Coursework or project experience related to computer programming, coding, automation, or robotics.
• Interested in pursuing a career in Industrial Automation
• Ability to learn technical concepts across multiple disciplines and apply understanding to improve processes and solve problems.
• Technical aptitude with a hands-on mindset.
• Ability to organize tasks and prioritize workload.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Software proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Flexibility to travel on occasion.
• Have a good attitude about being part of a diversified, multi-cultural team environment.
• Passion for safety and continually elevating standards through demonstrating the Company's core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence in completing work assignments.
• Self-motivated, have a phenomenal work ethic and looking for the right company to support your growth.

About Engineering Co-Op Program

As a Co-Op at Colonial Pipeline, this opportunity allows you to combine your classroom knowledge with meaningful work experience. We offer opportunities across Corporate and Operations designed to complement your formal education with work experience directly related to your academic major. As an integral part of the overall education experience, the Co-Op program allows you to take on increasing levels of responsibility with each rotation.

Colonial has provided a wide range of Co-op opportunities for students who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Students find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company, which offers a generous compensation, and benefits package that includes sign on bonuses, paid time off and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive, and rewarding life. Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount.

Advantages of Working at Colonial Pipeline Company:

We offer the following benefits to eligible individuals participating in our paid Co-Op program:

• Signing Bonus
• Paid Personal Time
• Housing Assistance
• Travel and Transportation
• Getting to work for a company that helps to meet our county's energy needs and keeps us moving
• Team members who care about each other while accomplishing remarkable things.
• Highly competitive benefits– Check out Colonial's Total Rewards ) .

Are you up to the challenge? What are you waiting for? Apply today

Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Statement to all Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations:

Colonial Pipeline accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Colonial Pipeline employees, hiring managers, or send to any Colonial Pipeline facility. Colonial Pipeline is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

Colonial Pipeline Company operates the world's largest pipeline of its kind. It delivers refined petroleum products – gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel and fuels for the U.S. military – through a network of 5,500 miles of underground pipe buried under more than 3,000 miles of right of way in the Southern and Eastern United States. A vital part of the nation's infrastructure, Colonial places the highest emphasis on safe operations that protect its employees as well as the communities in which we live and serve, and the environment along the pipeline route.