Co-Op, Controls Engineering

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.

About Controls Engineering and being a Co-Op at Colonial Pipeline Company

This is an opportunity for the Fall 2025 Rotation only.

First, 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 is a Controls Engineer?

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 the safety of certain processes/pieces of equipment. Controls Engineer generates 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 implementation planning due to the operational risks associated with a large pipeline system with 24/7/365 operations.

What a Controls Engineering Co-Op might learn and do:

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About the 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:

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

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