Controls & Automation Engineering Intern: Global Projects

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

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineering Intern to support instrumentation and control system design from our Pittsburgh, PA office. You will work with global teams on maintenance, expansion and new construction projects, gaining practical experience in a dynamic engineering environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and delivering practical solutions. You’ll engage in PLC, DCS and HMI programming, contribute to P&ID development, and participate in site evaluations,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or chemical engineering with an interest in controls or computer science.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Provide Instrumentation and Control System engineering design support to multidiscipline teams on maintenance, expansion, and new construction projects.
• Participate in site evaluations and data collection.
• Participate in P&ID development and the creation of all associated lists (instruments lists, etc.).
• Assist in the preparation of equipment specifications and instrument data sheets.
• Update motor schematics, loop drawings, layout drawings and instrument location drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of PLC, DCS and HMI programming and functional descriptions.
• Provide on-site construction, commissioning, and start-up support.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Safety commitment

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering

GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale

Tools

PLC programming

DCS programming

HMI programming

Job description

Hatch is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineering Intern to support instrumentation and control system design from our Pittsburgh, PA office. You will work with global teams on maintenance, expansion and new construction projects, gaining practical experience in a dynamic engineering environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and delivering practical solutions. You’ll engage in PLC, DCS and HMI programming, contribute to P&ID development, and participate in site evaluations,