SCADA Controls Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs Engineering Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group in Boston, MA is offering a SCADA Controls Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027. You will support the design and implementation of SCADA systems for water/wastewater facilities, gaining hands-on exposure alongside seasoned engineers.

You will contribute to control narratives, architecture drawings, PLC/HMI configuration, and testing, while developing technical and professional skills in a collaborative consulting environment. Some travel to NYC may be required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering degree program.
• Rising senior with three years of coursework completed.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, C++, Python, MATLAB.
• Completed coursework in Digital Logic Circuits, Embedded Systems, Real-Time Embedded Systems, Linear Systems and DSP.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Willing to travel to NYC for field work during the summer.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of SCADA and industrial automation systems for water and wastewater facilities.
• Assist with preparation of control system architecture diagrams, instrumentation layouts, control panel drawings, and communication network drawings.
• Support PLC and HMI configuration, testing, and documentation activities.
• Assist engineers with development of control narratives, I/O lists, sequence-of-operation documents, and functional specifications.
• Participate in reviews of electrical and controls designs to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Perform engineering calculations, data analysis, and field data verification as needed.
• Support FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting control systems and communication networks under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Contribute to project documentation, technical reports, and design deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers.

Skills

C++

Python

MATLAB

Microsoft Office

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SCADA Controls Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Our Water Group is seeking a motivated SCADA Controls Engineering Intern to join our Electrical Systems Team for Summer 2027. In this role, you will support the design, development, and implementation of industrial control systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and related infrastructure projects.

Working alongside experienced electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineers, you will gain hands-on exposure to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that help communities operate critical water infrastructure safely, efficiently, and reliably. This internship offers an opportunity to apply engineering fundamentals to real-world projects while developing technical and professional skills in a collaborative consulting environment. You will also assist and work on transportation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and development of SCADA and industrial automation systems for water and wastewater facilities.
• Assist with preparation of control system architecture diagrams, instrumentation layouts, control panel drawings, and communication network drawings.
• Support PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) configuration, testing, and documentation activities.
• Assist engineers with development of control narratives, I/O lists, sequence-of-operation documents, and functional specifications.
• Participate in reviews of electrical and controls designs to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Perform engineering calculations, data analysis, and field data verification as needed.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting control systems and communication networks under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Contribute to project documentation, technical reports, and design deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers.

To be succesful in this position you will need to have an exceptional attention to detail, high standards for quality of work and a forward-thinking mindset and eagerness to learn best practices and contribute innovative ideas. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and problem solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams. You will be expected to continually develop skills by being proactive in advancing your own workflows, systems, tools, and communication techniques.

Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Here's what you'll need

• Currently enrolled in a degree seeking program for Electrical Engineering in an accredited program
• Rising senior with three years of collegiate coursework completed
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, C++, Python, MATLAB
• Completed coursework focused on Digital Logic Circuits, Embedded Systems, Real-Time Embedded Systems, Linear Systems and Digital Signal Processing
• 3.0+ GPA
• The availability to travel to NYC to support field work throughout the summer.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $58,000.00 to $75,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .