Summer 2026 Internships - Instrumentation and Controls

Freese and Nichols

Posted 4 days ago

Internship

Tampa, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Assist in the instrumentation and control design of water and wastewater facilities. Assist in the design of computer networks and radio communication systems.

This internship is for students majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechatronics Engineering. It requires assisting in instrumentation and control design, computer networks, and radio communication systems for water and wastewater facilities. Experience with Revit or AutoCAD and involvement in student organizations are beneficial.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Revit

AutoCAD

Instrumentation

Control Design

Water Facilities

Wastewater Facilities

Computer Networks

Radio Communication Systems

Job Description

Freese and Nichols is excited to launch intern recruiting for our Instruments & Controls team in Tampa, Florida and Raleigh, North Carolina!  

What will your summer look like? 

Working under professional engineers, you will be working on projects that impact your surrounding communities and beyond. While you will be working in one engineering discipline, you will have the opportunity to learn about our other technical practice areas so you can learn about where your passions may lie. Of course, an internship is a large part of learning more about what you can do with your degree, but we also want to give you the opportunity to expand your network through connections with the young professionals employee resource group Rise & Thrive who will host events across the company over the summer.  

What does the role look like? 

This internship will require you to be in office each day to help build connections with your group, fellow interns, and others. Relocation or housing stipends will NOT be provided for internships. This internship is housed in our Electrical practice on our Instruments & Controls team. Learn more about what each practice does.  

Majors we hire: 

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Mechatronics Engineering

Responsibilities: 

  • Assist in the instrumentation and control design of water and wastewater facilities
  • Assist in the design of computer networks and radio communication systems
  • Perform specific and limited tasks within a broader assignment 
  • Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations 

Qualifications

  • Experience with Revit or AutoCAD
  • Student organizational involvement 

#UniversityJobs 

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).  Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.  For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need:  developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina.  We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

#LI-Hybrid  

Freese and Nichols

Freese and Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the United States. With client service and continuous improvement in mind, we plan, design and manage sustainable water and infrastructure projects. We are the first engineering/architecture firm to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. For more information, visit www.freese.com.

Runway Icon
Boost Your Interview Chances

With Runway

See Your Fit for This Role

1-5 min

Your Score

?

Top Applicants

90%

Your Job Search Advantage

Key Gaps & Next Steps:

Address these in your resume & Interview

Top Strengths For This Role

Highlight these in your cover letter & interview

Your Interview Guide

A Personalized Interview Strategy

Freshest Opportunities

Never Miss a Good Fit

Get notified when jobs mach your criteria