Instrumentation and Controls Co-op

Job Category: Intern

Requisition Number: COOPI
004273

• Posted :
  October 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Cincinnati, OH 45246, USA

Co-op Instrumentation and Controls

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The responsibilities listed are part of the role I&C plays in ensuring that systems operate efficiently and meet the desired objectives, particularly in industries such as process, manufacturing, or energy.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to the Department Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Documentation:
  Develop schematics, interconnection and IO diagrams, and conduit and cable schedules. Develop instrument cutsheets, panel layouts, power distributions, and installation details. Review and comment on P&IDs and A&IDs. Develop Instrument and IO list.
• Engineering Calculations:
  Perform calculations for cable, conduit, cable tray, panel heat Load, and wireway sizing.
• Field Work:
  Perform site assessments/audits, produce field sketches as needed.
• Documentation:
  Maintain and update project specifications, drawings, convert design sketches/mark-ups to AutoCAD / Revit format and support documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with assigned Lead Engineer or Designer proactively asking questions and leveraging internal, client, and industry resources to meet customer requirements accurately and efficiently. Build strong, long-term professional relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and industry partners. Maintain composure under pressure and communicate effectively with clients, engineering, and project management teams.
• Communication:
  Communicate clearly in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and the Salas O’Brien project team informed in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications:

• In pursuit of an associate or bachelor’s degree within EMET, EET or related field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Proficient with AutoCAD, Plant 3D and Raster Design.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Proficient with Navisworks (desired).

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