Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Intern

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, collaborative environment

Mentorship program

Professional development opportunities

Health benefits

Dental, vision

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Madison invites an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to contribute to energy-efficient building solutions and client projects.

You will work with experienced professionals on industrial, process, and building HVAC control systems, gaining hands-on experience with BAS, PLCs, AutoCAD, and engineering design processes.

Qualifications

• Interest in industrial, process, or building HVAC control systems and instrumentation.
• Enrolled in an engineering degree program from an ABET accredited school in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Completed a minimum of one year engineering coursework with minimum 2.5 GPA.

Skills

Industrial control systems

HVAC control systems

Leadership in student orgs

Strong communication

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

BAS exposure

PLC programming

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical or Mechanical Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC programming

Job description

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 1000 professionals across 23 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.

At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.

As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer Intern in our Madison office for Summer 2027, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Here’s Why We Need You

• An approach to design in unconventional ways.
• Applying your knowledge while working on significant and complex projects.
• Work alongside professionals known for advanced engineering solutions.
• Observing how a successful engineering firm operates.
• Establishing ties that could solidify your professional future.
• Learning within a friendly, supportive environment.

Expertise of our most successful Instrumentation and Controls Engineer Intern:

• Interest in industrial, process, or building HVAC control systems and instrumentation.
• Enrolled in an engineering degree program from an ABET accredited school in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Completed a minimum of one year engineering coursework with minimum 2.5 GPA.

Effective Skills To Help You Flourish

• Leadership involvement in extracurricular activities/student organizations.
• Exposure to Building Automation Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, (PLC), Programming, and Electrical Schematics.
• Exposure to drafting programs such as AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong commitment to service excellence.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and strict timelines, and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively individually and within a team environment.

When You Work Here, You Can Expect

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that’s a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.