Security Design and Technology Intern - Summer 2026

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company • Dallas, TX

3h • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

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:

As a Security Design and Technology Intern, you will gain practical experience
working on Electronic Safety and Security systems for a variety of project
types, including new facility construction and existing facility renovations in
markets such as data centers, sporting facilities, commercial, retail,
multi-dwelling residential, hotel, education, and healthcare properties. This
role offers the opportunity to collaborate with Senior staff and Consultants,
gain exposure to the Architectural and Engineering community, and contribute to
real project work in the construction industry.

Requirements

• Working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering design, information technology, electronics, architecture, or Salas O’Brien approved design certificate program with a target graduation of Spring 2027.
• Familiarity or coursework related to structured cabling systems, networks, Wi‑Fi, security systems, or audiovisual systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Good time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks during a fast-paced summer workload.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to low voltage IT infrastructure, structured cabling, building automation, security, or audiovisual systems through coursework, personal interest, or previous experience.
• Basic experience with Bluebeam, Revit and/or AutoCAD through coursework or prior internships.
• An understanding of engineering workflows, technical documentation standards, or design processes in architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) industries.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance and supervision of Project Executives and Senior Consultants to support design direction and deliverables.
• Assist with developing product cuts packages, drawings and specifications using tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office 365 standard desktop software.
• Help translate client requirements into preliminary technical designs and documentation.
• Participate in select phases of the design process, including needs assessment, design development, and construction support activities as appropriate for an intern.
• Support surveys of existing facilities to document security systems and components.
• Collaborate with project team members including Architects and MEP Engineers to coordinate security design requirements.
• Conduct research on industry standards, products, and emerging technologies to support project work.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees