Automation Engineering Intern: SCADA & PLC Design

CDM Smith; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Phoenix is seeking an Automation (Instrumentation & Controls) Engineering intern to join our Phoenix office in 2027. You'll be working with a dynamic team on public, federal, and industrial projects, gaining hands-on experience across SCADA design, instrumentation, and control networks.

Our Automation and Instrumentation division includes process, chemical, and electrical engineering, allowing you to contribute on meaningful assignments while developing practical design and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, creates basic instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D drafting programs.
• Reviews simple component level shop drawings.
• Creates basic human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), reports, etc.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Assists with testing and startup of instrumentation, controls and related systems.

Skills

Automation engineering

Team collaboration

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Job description

CDM Smith in Phoenix is seeking an Automation (Instrumentation & Controls) Engineering intern to join our Phoenix office in 2027. You'll be working with a dynamic team on public, federal, and industrial projects, gaining hands-on experience across SCADA design, instrumentation, and control networks.

Our Automation and Instrumentation division includes process, chemical, and electrical engineering, allowing you to contribute on meaningful assignments while developing practical design and