Engineering Intern I (Post Graduate)

Are you ready to start your engineering career?

Nor-Cal Controls provides controls solutions for utility-scale renewable energy power plants and we are looking for Engineering Interns to begin their engineering journey with us! This is a full-time* role that serves as a training program to develop entry-level candidates into automation engineers using a goal-specific growth path and dedicated mentorship. You will initially be responsible for assisting the engineering team with SCADA project-related tasks of introductory scope and complexity. This role reports to our offices in El Dorado Hills, CA.

Why Join Us?

• A workplace culture that celebrates collaboration, teamwork, and inclusivity.
• 401(K) retirement savings with company matched funds.
• Gold-level medical benefits with employee-only premiums paid at 100%.
• We’re a lot of fun! Company activities, social Fridays, and more!

What will a successful Engineering Intern I accomplish in the first 6 - 12 months?

• Assist building a full SCADA points list, IP list, and FAT/SAT document.
• Assist building Ignition or Cimplicity HMI screens for a SCADA Project.
• Complete assembly of communication devices.
• Consistently meet Nor-Cal’s Core Values.

Minimum required experience:

• Engineering B.S. degree (Automation, Controls, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar) experience OR soon to be engineering graduate (spring 2026).
• Practical or academic exposure to control systems engineering, PLC programming, and/or SCADA development.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in automation/controls engineering with utility-scale, renewable energy power generation.

*Full time is defined as M-F, 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week.

From humble beginnings, Nor-Cal Controls ES, LLC. (located in El Dorado Hills, CA) has grown over the past 20 years to be the leading controls provider and systems integrator for renewable energies in the United States.  Nor-Cal has led by adhering to our core values of Family, Dependability, Hard Work, Trust, and Knowledge. Our philosophy is simple: we take care of our clients by taking care of our employees. In addition to competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and flexible work options, we pride ourselves on having a healthy work environment that promotes diversity, collaboration, and professional growth.