Instrumentation and Controls Intern

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

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 2027.

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.

Role accountabilities:

• 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).

As an intern you may also have the opportunity to join our team while conducting field inspections and identify deviations from design perform general quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of completed work and monitor safety compliance. You will 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.

The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting project deadlines and completing task-driven objectives. They bring experience in applying instrumentation and controls to process and electromechanical equipment along with a basic understanding of industrial network design and implementation. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsincluding Word Excel MS Project and Outlookis important. Travel is required to support project needs primarily in the Columbus area and may constitute approximately 5 to 10% of your time. A valid drivers license a clean driving record and a willingness to travel for site-specific services are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Actively pursuing bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Local candidates preferred

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for part-time as-needed positions. These benefits include EAP 401K and optional well-being benefits. The salary range for this position is $16.5-$35/ hr.

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