Engineering Intern

Bosch Building Technologies•Bloomfield, NJ

10d

About The Position

The Engineering Intern supports the design, installation, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of building automation and HVAC controls systems while gaining hands-on industry experience. The role combines field work with office-based engineering support, including identifying and verifying control points, troubleshooting HVAC equipment and devices, assisting with commissioning, documenting project progress, and supporting controls design. The intern works with project teams, electricians, contractors, and customers to help ensure building automation systems are designed, installed, and operating efficiently in accordance with project specifications, budgets, and customer expectations. Onsite work includes identifying control points and HVAC equipment components, performing basic point-to-point verification, assisting with commissioning, documenting startup activities, checking basic sensor operation, and assisting with graphics, trends, and alarms. Office work includes learning to design controls projects, editing sequences of operation, interpreting project documents, supporting engineering and service work, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, recommending products and solutions, preparing RFIs, creating sensor-location plans, and assisting the Sales team with estimates and bids.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a four-year engineering program or trade school.
Basic understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical equipment, including fans, dampers, valves, coils, sensors, and safety devices.
Knowledge of electrical and control system fundamentals.
Ability to perform point-to-point verification and basic commissioning activities.
Familiarity with thermistors, dry contacts, 0-10 VDC devices, and 4-20 mA devices.
Ability to use testing and troubleshooting equipment such as multimeters, LAN testers, crimping tools, and tone generators.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings and specifications.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
Ability to work safely on construction and operational building sites.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct Digital Controls (DDC), or HVAC controls.
Experience with commissioning, startup, or service of building automation systems.
Familiarity with Bosch, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, or similar automation platforms.
Understanding of control sequences, programming logic, graphics development, trending, and alarm configuration.
Ability to assist with controls design, system layouts, and sensor-location drawings.
Experience reviewing and interpreting construction documents, specifications, and sequences of operation.
Exposure to AutoCAD, Visio, Bluebeam, or other design and documentation software.
Familiarity with BAS networking fundamentals, including IP-based controls and LAN communications.
Experience creating RFIs and coordinating with consulting engineers, contractors, and building owners.
Knowledge of energy management, building optimization, and sustainable building practices.

Responsibilities

Identify and distinguish AI, AO, BI, and BO points.
Locate and identify HVAC equipment components, including fans, dampers, valves, coils, sensors, and safety devices.
Perform basic point-to-point verification.
Assist with commissioning activities and document startup and commissioning work.
Maintain project logs and progress reports.
Verify basic operation of thermistors, dry contacts, 0-10 VDC devices, and 4-20 mA devices.
Use controls tools such as multimeters, LAN testers, crimping tools, and tone generators.
Assist with graphics and the creation of trends and alarms.
Learn to design controls projects to meet the scope of work and budget in contract documents and sales estimates, ensuring equipment compatibility.
Learn and edit detailed sequences of operation for mechanical equipment.
Interpret project documents, estimates, and other available information to select appropriate equipment that meets the required scope economically and functionally.
Support Bosch Building Technologies and other contractors in resolving building operating issues beyond controls operation.
Communicate with internal employees to help ensure engineering is accurate and timely.
Provide input to assist with estimation, value engineering, design, installation, startup, commissioning, and training for building systems.
Communicate with consulting engineers, building owners, contractors, and other external organizations to support accurate and timely engineering.
Support ongoing service engineering and existing building systems.
Suggest or recommend products that provide improved functionality and value to projects.
Generate Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify design issues and recommend solutions.
Create detailed plans showing sensor locations for electricians and system specialists.
Assist the Sales team during project estimation and bidding by providing design support.
Travel to project sites as required and work safely on construction and operational building sites.