Instrument & Controls Intern - Water

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Cary, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Intern is part of Black & Veatch’s summer internship program in the Engineering & Development Services group. The role is for an engineering student seeking project experience in sectors supported by Black & Veatch, including power generation, renewables, water treatment, oil and gas, and cyber and physical security. The internship offers hands-on work at an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company, mentorship and collaborative training, and opportunities to network with industry experts.

The intern performs engineering-related tasks under close supervision and becomes familiar with department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and company policies and procedures. The intern may assist with engineering deliverables such as Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), schedules, and specifications; learn about project scope, schedule, and budget; and participate in project review and coordination meetings. The position is expected to be office-based on a full-time basis.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an engineering program at an ABET-accredited university.
• No experience required.
• If selected, must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Nice To Haves

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Initiative and self-starting, highly motivated approach.
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Mathematical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete meaningful work assignments to gain experience in a professional working environment.
• Perform engineering-related tasks under close supervision and become familiar with department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and company policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, including Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), engineering schedules, and specifications.
• Gain exposure to project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Participate in internal project review and coordination meetings and assist with project-team coordination by sharing information and design decisions.
• Learn about Black & Veatch’s company culture and network with engineering professionals and executives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401(k) plan.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-tax accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
• Stock ownership through the company’s 100 percent ESOP ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed