Automation Engineering Intern (summer 2026)

Automation Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

CDM Smith is looking for an Automation (Instrumentation & Controls) Engineering Intern to join our team for Summer 2026! You'll be working with a dynamic team of industry leading engineers on a diverse portfolio of industrial projects. CDM Smith's Automation and Instrumentation division consists of staff of various disciplines including process, chemical, and electrical engineering which allows us to bring a wide range of knowledge to each project. Our services include SCADA System Design, Instrumentation Design, 3D/4D P&ID Drawing Creation, Process Design and Optimization, Control Network Design, Wired and Wireless Communication, Security System Design, and Legacy System Replacement.

In this role you would perform a variety of tasks including developing process and instrumentation diagrams, electrical component interconnection diagrams, control system databases, process control graphics, and controller programming. You will be involved with all phases of control systems projects starting with designing, development, testing, integrating and starting up of these systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled and taking courses toward a Bachelors or Masters in Chemical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or a related engineering field is required.

EEO Statement:

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Site Location:

Ohio - Wadsworth

Amount of Travel Required: 5%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Temporary