Instrumentation and Controls Intern

Arcadis•Columbus, OH

7h•$17 - $35

About The Position

Arcadis is looking for an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Intern with an interest in the municipal water/wastewater industry to join our growing Resilience team in Columbus, OH for Summer 2026. As an Instrumentation and Controls Intern, you will collaborate with our experienced team of professionals, providing technical and design consulting services with a focus on instrumentation, controls systems, and associated network and communications infrastructure for municipal water and wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities. As an I&C Intern, you will work in a collaborative environment, focusing on evaluating and designing control system solutions that align with client needs.

Requirements

Actively pursuing bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering field.
Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting project deadlines and completing task-driven objectives.
Experience in applying instrumentation and controls to process and electromechanical equipment
Basic understanding of industrial network design and implementation.
Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications—including Word, Excel, MS Project, and Outlook
Travel is required to support project needs, primarily in the Columbus area, and may constitute approximately 5 to 10% of your time.
A valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a willingness to travel for site-specific services are essential for success in this role.

Nice To Haves

Local candidates preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare technical memorandums and develop comprehensive design criteria
Craft SCADA system architectures, communication system and network designs, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), SCADA network diagrams, and process control functional narratives.
Create specifications, control schematics, panel layout diagrams, interconnection diagrams, and other I&C design documents
Coordinate with process, mechanical, and electrical engineers assigned to the project
Perform engineering services during the construction phase, which involves reviewing equipment and software submittals, analyzing shop drawings, and responding to contractor RFIs (requests for information).
Conduct field inspections and identify deviations from design, perform general quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of completed work, and monitor safety compliance.
Provide electrical design and coordination for various projects, with a focus on medium and low voltage power distribution, motor controls, lighting, and grounding systems, particularly for water and wastewater projects.