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POSITION SPECIFICATION Position: Controls Engineering Co-Op Department: Performance Group Start Date: June 2025 COMPANY BACKGROUND KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com. POSITION OVERVIEW AND KFI CULTURE At KFI, we view Internships and co-ops as an investment in our future. That means we need to help educate our interns in the way we do business, and expose them to a range of projects, work and industry sectors. Our interns are typically responsible for performing engineering tasks, providing input and technical expertise, and working closely with management, project team, and clients. Perhaps the best way to describe the culture and work environment at KFI is this statement from one of our past interns, now a full-time employee: "The engineering experience base at KFI is extensive and an ideal working environment to learn a great deal in a short amount of time. The people at KFI tend to jump at the opportunity to mentor or provide insight into the world we work in." The Controls Engineering Co-Op solves problems by applying both industrial and commercial control technologies to a variety of fields, with an emphasis on energy systems. The position requires technical competence, creativity, attention to detail, self-direction, and a commitment to excellent customer service. The successful candidate will contribute to all phases of the project lifecycle, including: Conceptual design Control panel and network design Equipment specification and procurement Programmable Logic Controller programming HMI/SCADA development Construction support and startup Commissioning Training Ongoing maintenance and support TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Prepare design documents: system architecture diagrams, schematic and panel layout drawings, installation drawings, functional descriptions, and equipment specifications. Assist in writing and debugging control logic for programmable logic controllers or similar platforms. Assist in writing and debugging control logic for Direct Digital Controls (DDC) or similar platforms Develop applications using a variety of SCADA and HMI software. Utilize SQL for analytical data collection. Assist in startup and troubleshooting new systems in the field, including controllers, networks, instrumentation, and control devices. Troubleshooting low voltage control and electrical circuits. Write control sequence of operations. Assist with commissioning and fine-tuning control systems Learn to use new tools as technology and company needs evolve. Research topics and present to the Performance Group team. Additionally, this position will likely work to assist in the delivery of other Performance Group or other departmental projects. This work will require, but not be limited to, the following: Perform site visits to collect equipment information and assess system operations. Analyze system operational performance and develop recommendations to improve operations and energy efficiency. Support other Commissioning and Recommissioning activities. QUALIFICATIONS Required: