Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Capabilities

Electrical

Office Setup

Hybrid

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We're looking for Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineering Interns to join our Life Sciences North America team in various locations who are excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business.

Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects for state-of-the-art facilities. You’ll be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. You’ll also provide on-site assistance during startup, coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.

Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will produce designs for control systems for a variety of processes for all aspects of the process. You will develop P&IDs, specify process instrumentation and valves, design PLC based systems, design networking for control system, program PLCs and SCADA systems, and you’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical,Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Ideally You’ll Also Have:

• 3.5 GPA or higher
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit software
• Previous internship experience with Programmable Logic Controllers and SCADA systems
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification or on track to obtain

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $47,300.00 to $60,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .