Fire Alarm Systems Technician Internship

Siemens•Maryland Heights, MO

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Siemens is seeking Fire Alarm Systems Technician Interns for their St. Louis office. This internship program offers hands-on experience in installing, programming, and servicing advanced Fire and HVAC automation systems in commercial buildings. Interns will gain exposure to field technician work, sales processes, and project/service operations. The program aims to develop technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and professional growth in a comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient environment.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or state-recognized GED
Students currently enrolled in or who have recently completed a 2-year Technical College/School pursuing a degree in Electro-Mechanical, Electrical Electronic Systems, Electrician Technician, Fire Protection Technology, Fire Tech or related program.
Ability to work 40-hours per week for the 10-week program (May-August)
Must be willing and able to work onsite at the location and surrounding local area.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company or school sponsorship.
Comfortable working in dynamic environments; including rooftops, mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, and behind ceilings, whether it’s hot, cold, indoors, or outdoors.
Hands-on role that requires the use of hand tools, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other tech to review program and troubleshoot building systems.
Physically capable of safely lifting and transporting tools and equipment up to 75 pounds without assistance.
Team player who enjoys collaborating with coworkers and customers to deliver smart, safe, energy-efficient building solutions.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experienced working on Windows-based laptops; quick to learn new software platforms for automation and control systems.
Strong communication skills able to clearly document your work and communicate technical issues and solutions with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

Spend most of your time on job sites with experienced Siemens technicians, learning how we install, program, and service advanced Fire, HVAC automation, systems in commercial buildings.
Take part in on-the-job training, job shadowing, troubleshooting, and classroom instruction.
Learn how Siemens brings smart building solutions to life by spending time with our sales team.
Gain insight into how we engage with customers and design solutions that improve building performance and safety.
Rotate through our service and project delivery teams to understand how customer needs are supported from installation to long-term maintenance and upgrades.
Work alongside experienced technicians to visit customer sites and troubleshoot Fire Alarm Systems, and electronic control systems.
Assist in diagnosing issues, performing maintenance and repairs, or supporting new installations and system commissioning.
Collaborate with our engineering and project management teams to resolve any discrepancies in system drawings or address challenges encountered on the job.
Interface directly with customers: document service activities, help explain system operations, and provide basic training to ensure smooth hand-off.
Recommend upgrades or system enhancements that improve performance and add long-term value for the customer.