Systems Engineer Co-op - Spring 2027
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RoviSys Building Technologies
Tempe, AZ, US
Summary
Systems Engineer Co-ops assist experienced project teams with instrumentation design, system configuration, and control algorithm development. They also participate in onsite system startups, including software installation, calibration, and functional testing at customer locations.
Job Description
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
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without RoviSys sponsorship
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
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
As part of the RoviSys family of companies, we deliver vendor independent building automation, electrical power management, facility monitoring, and systems integration solutions for some of the world's most demanding environments. Our engineers partner with owners, contractors, architects, and facility teams from concept through commissioning and long-term support, ensuring every solution is designed around operational goals rather than a specific manufacturer or platform.
Our expertise spans Building Management Systems (BMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical Power Management Systems (EPMS), Facility Monitoring and Control Systems (FMCS), SCADA, industrial networking, cybersecurity, analytics, and enterprise integration. By connecting previously isolated systems into a unified operating platform, we provide operators with real-time visibility, actionable insights, and greater control over critical facilities.
RoviSys Building Technologies supports customers across data centers, life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor facilities, healthcare, higher education, industrial manufacturing, commercial buildings, utilities, and other mission critical environments. Whether the project involves a greenfield campus, a complex renovation, or modernization of existing infrastructure, our teams bring decades of automation and systems integration experience to every engagement.
What differentiates us is our commitment to vendor independence. We believe customers should have the freedom to select the technologies that best fit their operational needs today while maintaining flexibility for tomorrow. Our engineers design open, scalable architectures that integrate equipment from multiple manufacturers into cohesive, reliable systems without locking owners into proprietary solutions.
Founded
1989
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Facilities Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Aurora, Ohio
As part of the RoviSys family of companies, we deliver vendor independent building automation, electrical power management, facility monitoring, and systems integration solutions for some of the world's most demanding environments. Our engineers partner with owners, contractors, architects, and facility teams from concept through commissioning and long-term support, ensuring every solution is designed around operational goals rather than a specific manufacturer or platform.
Our expertise spans Building Management Systems (BMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical Power Management Systems (EPMS), Facility Monitoring and Control Systems (FMCS), SCADA, industrial networking, cybersecurity, analytics, and enterprise integration. By connecting previously isolated systems into a unified operating platform, we provide operators with real-time visibility, actionable insights, and greater control over critical facilities.
RoviSys Building Technologies supports customers across data centers, life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor facilities, healthcare, higher education, industrial manufacturing, commercial buildings, utilities, and other mission critical environments. Whether the project involves a greenfield campus, a complex renovation, or modernization of existing infrastructure, our teams bring decades of automation and systems integration experience to every engagement.
What differentiates us is our commitment to vendor independence. We believe customers should have the freedom to select the technologies that best fit their operational needs today while maintaining flexibility for tomorrow. Our engineers design open, scalable architectures that integrate equipment from multiple manufacturers into cohesive, reliable systems without locking owners into proprietary solutions.
Founded
1989
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Facilities Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Aurora, Ohio
