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Instrument & Controls Intern - Water (Kanas City)

CompanyBlack & Veatch Family of Companies
LocationOlathe
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in the preparation of engineering deliverables such as P&IDs, schedules, and specifications under close supervision. They will also participate in project review meetings and gain familiarity with department design guides, standards, and engineering codes.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$19 - $25
Company Size
831
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Overland Contracting Inc., (OCI) is a Black & Veatch Company (BV) that provides construction services in the open/merit shop arena. OCI is tailored to fit our client's needs, options are available through direct hire or subcontract strategies utilizing open shop labor in support of EPC projects as well as construction-only work for the telecom, energy and water markets across the country. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Disabled/Veterans/Females.
About the Role

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 117259

Job Title : Instrument & Controls Intern - Water (Kanas City)

Location : KCP

Business Unit Sector : COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS

Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS INSTR & CONTR

Opportunity Type : College Intern

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available:No

Recruiter : Cody Gaston

The Opportunity

The Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Intern role is part of our summer internship program within our Engineering & Development Services group for a qualified engineering students interested in gaining engineering experience on projects in one or more of the many sectors that Black & Veatch supports like power generation, renewables, water treatment, oil and gas, cyber and physical security.

Internship Program Benefits

  • Hands-on experience at an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company.
  • Learning opportunities through mentorship and co/lab trainings.
  • Networking opportunities with leading experts in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gain experience in a working environment through meaningful work assignments. 
  • Exposure to Black & Veatch company culture and have a opportunity to network with experienced engineering professionals and executives. 
  • Perform engineering related tasks, under close supervision, gaining familiarity with department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black & Veatch policies and procedures. 
  • Assist in the preparation of engineering deliverables such as Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), engineering schedules and specifications. 
  • Exposure to project scope, schedule, and budget. 
  • Opportunity to participate in internal project review and coordination meetings and assist in coordinating with the project team by sharing information and design decisions. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 
  • Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical
  • Initiative Self starter, highly motivated
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Communications skills, both written and oral
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Mathematical skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Computer skills  

Minimum Qualifications

No experience required. Current enrollment in ABET accredited university in Engineering program. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment

This intern position is expected to be in the office on a full-time basis.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

097

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A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

 

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

 

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

 

In accordance with local law, the following Hourly compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $18.75 - $25.00 

Key Skills
EngineeringInstrumentation and controlsPiping and instrumentation diagramsEngineering designTechnical documentationProject coordinationAnalytical skillsProblem solvingCommunication skillsAttention to detailElectrical engineeringMechanical engineeringChemical engineeringMathematical skillsComputer skills
Categories
EngineeringEnergyEnvironmental & SustainabilityConsultingConstruction
Benefits
401k planAdoption reimbursementVendor discountsEmployment referral programAD&D insurancePre-taxed accountsVoluntary legal planCredit unionPerformance-based bonus program