Building Automation Systems Specialist Internship

Siemens • Plano, TX

11d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Siemens is hiring Smart Building Systems Specialist Interns for its Smart Building Internship Program, based out of the Plano, Texas office and serving the Dallas area. Interns gain hands-on experience installing, programming, troubleshooting, and servicing HVAC automation and building control systems in commercial buildings. The program includes approximately 80% field technician experience, 10% sales exposure, and 10% project and service operations rotations. Participants receive on-the-job training, job shadowing, troubleshooting experience, and classroom instruction while working with experienced technicians and other teams.

Interns visit customer sites to help diagnose issues, perform maintenance and repairs, support installations and commissioning, and collaborate with engineering and project management teams to resolve drawing discrepancies and job-site challenges. They also document service activities, explain system operations, assist with customer training, and may recommend upgrades or enhancements. The program is a 10-week, 40-hour-per-week internship, with program periods in May–July or June–August. Positions are onsite in the Plano/Dallas area; relocation or housing stipends are not provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a two-year technical college or school program pursuing a degree in HVAC Controls, Building Automation, Mechanical Engineering/Technology, Electrical Engineering/Technology, Energy/Sustainability and Built Environment, or a related program.
• Available to work 40 hours per week for the 10-week program, during May–July or June–August.
• Willing and able to work onsite at the location and surrounding local area; no relocation or housing stipend is provided.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company or school sponsorship; the program does not support students on F1, J1, M1, or H1B visas or OPT/CPT.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments, including rooftops, mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, and behind ceilings, indoors or outdoors and in hot or cold conditions.
• Able to safely lift and transport tools and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and experienced using Windows-based laptops.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to document work clearly and communicate technical issues and solutions to customers and team members.
• Able to use hand tools, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other technology to review programs and troubleshoot building systems.

Nice To Haves

• Team-oriented approach and enjoyment of collaborating with coworkers and customers to deliver smart, safe, energy-efficient building solutions.
• Ability to learn new software platforms for automation and control systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced technicians at customer sites to troubleshoot HVAC, building automation, and electronic control systems.
• Assist with diagnosing issues, performing maintenance and repairs, and supporting new installations and system commissioning.
• Participate in on-the-job training, job shadowing, troubleshooting, and classroom instruction.
• Spend time with the sales team to learn how Siemens engages customers and develops smart building solutions.
• Rotate through service and project delivery teams to understand installation, maintenance, and upgrade support.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to resolve discrepancies in system drawings and job-site challenges.
• Document service activities and help explain system operations to customers.
• Provide basic customer training to support a smooth hand-off.
• Identify and recommend system upgrades or enhancements that improve performance and customer value.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $22 for first-time interns or $24 for returning interns; the actual wage may vary based on budget, experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.
• Eligibility to contribute to Siemens' 401(k) program.
• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees; benefit details are available through the referenced benefits site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED