Supply Chain Intern - Summer 2027

About Prime

About Prime Controls

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Overview

The Role

Get an inside look at the materials and procurement engine that keeps our projects and panel shop running. As a Supply Chain Intern, you’ll support sourcing, purchasing, and logistics activities—helping ensure the right equipment and materials reach the right project at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Support purchase order creation, tracking, and expediting with vendors and suppliers.
• Help maintain bills of material (BOMs), item data, and procurement records.
• Assist with vendor quote requests, price comparisons, and lead-time follow-up.
• Support receiving, inventory counts, and material staging for pre-fabrication and field delivery.
• Help reconcile packing slips, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Contribute to reporting and analysis on spend, lead times, or supplier performance.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with data.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn in both office and warehouse settings.
• Available to work full-time for the duration of the summer program.

Preferred

• Exposure to ERP or procurement systems.
• Interest in construction, manufacturing, or industrial supply chains.

Internship Details

• This is a full-time summer internship running approximately 8–10 weeks during Summer 2027, based at various Prime Controls locations.
• Interns work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful, real-world projects and receive mentorship throughout the program.
• The internship is designed to build practical, career-ready skills and to help interns explore career paths at Prime Controls.
• Strong performers may be considered for future internship terms or full-time opportunities.

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Work Environment & Physical Demands Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

 

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.