Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Intern - Energy & Industrial Group (Summer 2027)

Sargent & Lundy•Englewood, CO

2d•$18 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

This position has a targeted start date of Summer 2027. This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering. You will work under the direction and supervision of senior I&C engineers on project teams involved in the design of new power plants, modifications to existing power generation facilities, plant controls betterment, and new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities. You will assist with the design of process control systems and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of I&C equipment and related installation services. You will assist with the development of I&C design deliverables, including P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause & effect matrices, control narratives, network architecture, cable schedules, and location plans. Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in a BS or MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
Ability to apply I&C engineering principles to project design deliverables and technical problem solving.
Proficiency with MS Office applications, with emphasis on MS Excel and Access.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Exceptional work habits.
Resourceful and enthusiastic attitude.

Nice To Haves

An emphasis on control systems is preferred.
Enrollment in an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
Related engineering internship or co-op work experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community.
Willingness or ability to solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation.
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Responsibilities

Utilize and expand academic background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering.
Work under the direction and supervision of senior I&C engineers on project teams.
Assist with the design of new power plants, modifications to existing power generation facilities, plant controls betterment, and new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.
Assist with the design of process control systems.
Assist with the preparation of specifications for the procurement of I&C equipment and related installation services.
Assist with the development of I&C design deliverables, including P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause & effect matrices, control narratives, network architecture, cable schedules, and location plans.
Increase knowledge and skills in engineering discipline through mentoring, technical sessions, and on-the-job training.