Environmental Control System Engineering Internship

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure, is seeking motivated student interns within the fields of Instrumentation and Controls Engineering for our 2026 Summer Internship Program in our Tampa, FL office.

Salary range is $20 - $22/hr.

NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a variety of assignments in Instrumentation and Control systems
• Conduct in-office and field work
• Perform tasks independently while working closely with experienced licensed engineers
• Prepare reports and studies
• Conduct engineering research and provide technical assistance
• System startup and troubleshooting

Essential Functions

• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Personal organization and time management skills
• Able to build strong relationships with coworkers
• Committed to continual learning
• Excellent attention to detail

Experience

• The ideal candidate will be a Junior, Senior, or graduate level students

Education

• Pursuing a B.S. in Control Systems, Automation, Electrical, or related engineering degrees

Location

• Tampa, FL

Best in Class Engagement

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm’s top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.