Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

AtkinsRéalis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Bothell, WA. You will learn to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and loop diagrams, assist in drawings reviews, and update data in engineering databases under mentorship.

The role welcomes students with 60 hours toward an ABET‑accredited degree and offers mentorship, hands‑on experience, and a structured development pathway within a global engineering network.

Qualifications

• Must have completed 60 hours toward an ABET‑accredited chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering degree by Summer 2027.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
• No experience required for acceptance into a degree program.

Responsibilities

• Learn to interpret and analyze engineering drawings, including P&IDs, electrical schematics, and loop diagrams.
• Assist in reviewing and verifying engineering drawings for accuracy.
• Maintain and update data in engineering databases or software tools.
• Under mentorship, learn sizing instrumentation, control valves, and basic process control logic.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Education

60 hours toward ABET‑accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 to join our Bothell, WA office.

Your Role

• Learn to interpret and analyze various types of engineering drawings, including P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), electrical schematics, and loop diagrams
• Assist in reviewing and verifying engineering drawings for accuracy
• Maintain and update data in engineering databases or software tools
• Under the mentorship of team members, learn to perform a variety of engineering tasks as it pertains to instrumentation and controls engineering, including sizing instrumentation, control valves, and designing process control logic

About You

Experience

No experience is generally required if accepted into an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field.

Education

Must have completed 60 hours towards a chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2027).

Special Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products
• Experience with AutoCAD (not required, but preferred)

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hands-on experience with industry leaders
• Support and mentorship from various professionals throughout the business
• Career and educational exploration opportunities such as Client Site Visits, Weekly Lunch & Learns, & various virtual and/or in-person activities
• Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
• Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
• Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
• Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
• Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional Information

Expected compensation range is between $25 - $31 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer.

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