Control Systems Intern

Job Description

Control Systems Intern | HDR

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at HDR, located in Tampa, FL. HDR is an employee-owned company deeply engaged in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where every individual’s authentic self and novel ideas are valued in their pursuit of making a positive impact on the world. The Building Engineering Services Group at HDR designs critical infrastructure that supports the digital age, shaping the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive, from high-performance data centers to dynamic commercial environments. This role is crucial for supporting HDR’s global Control Systems practice, contributing to the planning, design, and implementation of automated industrial control systems across diverse market sectors.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Tampa, FL (In-person)

• Team: Control Systems practice within the Building Engineering Services Group, reporting to a Senior Control Systems Engineer and/or System Control Engineer.
• Mission: Support the planning, design, and implementation of automated industrial control systems for construction and operation across various market sectors.
• Tech Stack: Programmable logic controller (PLC), human machine interface (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design: Participate in the design of complex supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Specify: Assist with the selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
• Document: Assist with the development of biddable and technically accurate instrumentation and control system construction documents.
• Program: Assist with the development of software applications for automation, including programmable logic controller (PLC) and human machine interface (HMI).
• Apply: Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program. This is an early career internship position.
• Experience: Not specified beyond current enrollment; however, candidates with at least two years completed toward their degree are preferred.
• Skills: Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Bonus: Preferred candidates have a 3.0+ GPA, demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to their field of study or industry, and are local to the Tampa area.