Controls & Automation Engineering Intern

Hatch Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking an Electrical or Chemical Engineering intern to support instrumentation and control systems across global projects from our Pittsburgh office. You will contribute to design, data collection, and equipment specifications while gaining hands-on PLC, DCS, and HMI exposure.

Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering degrees with a 3.0+ GPA, strong teamwork, and a safety-conscious mindset, with opportunities to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or chemical engineering with interest in controls or computer science.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Previous co-op or internship experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide instrumentation and control system design support for maintenance, expansion, and new construction projects.
• Participate in site evaluations and data collection.
• Assist in P&ID development and instrument lists.
• Assist in preparing equipment specs and instrument datasheets.
• Update motor schematics and instrument drawings.
• Assist in PLC, DCS, and HMI programming and functional descriptions.
• Provide on-site construction, commissioning, and startup support.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Learning mindset

Education

Electrical or Chemical Engineering degree

GPA 3.0+

Tools

PLC programming

DCS programming

HMI programming

Job description

Hatch is seeking an Electrical or Chemical Engineering intern to support instrumentation and control systems across global projects from our Pittsburgh office. You will contribute to design, data collection, and equipment specifications while gaining hands-on PLC, DCS, and HMI exposure.

Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering degrees with a 3.0+ GPA, strong teamwork, and a safety-conscious mindset, with opportunities to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on meaningful projects.