Building Automation Field Engineer Intern - Hands-on HVAC

Carrier; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking an engineering intern in the United States, with the Harrisburg area likely within scope, to support startup, commissioning and commissioning-related activities on customer systems. The role emphasizes hands-on work across pneumatic, electrical and electronic technologies.

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, with a 3.0+ GPA, and eligible to work in the US without sponsorship. Travel more than half the week is required; a driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field with GPA 3.0+ or higher.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Willingness to travel more than 50% of a typical work week.
• Basic understanding of control logic; HVAC/building automation knowledge is preferred.
• Capable of climbing ladders or using lift equipment and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with startup, commissioning and re-commission of customer systems using pneumatic, electrical, or electronic technology.
• Assist in maintaining accurate As-Built drawing packages and updating in Visio, Excel, and Word as required.
• Assist during calibration of systems requiring basic electronic test equipment (multimeters, network terminals, etc.).
• Assist in static (stand-alone) and dynamic (total building) commissioning of software programming.
• Assist in set-up of operator workstations with all associated software.
• Responsible for performing job database backups daily or as advised.
• Assist with turnover to service and track progress; keep lead project personnel informed on progress.
• Keep project management appraised of concerns and issues.
• Complete paperwork on time including time sheets, expense reports, posting of work orders, on-site documentation and project status reports.
• Communicate with lead project personnel upon arrival and before leaving the work site.

Skills

Control logic understanding

HVAC/building automation knowledge

Willingness to travel >50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (pursuing)

Job description

Carrier is seeking an engineering intern in the United States, with the Harrisburg area likely within scope, to support startup, commissioning and commissioning-related activities on customer systems. The role emphasizes hands-on work across pneumatic, electrical and electronic technologies.

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, with a 3.0+ GPA, and eligible to work in the US without sponsorship. Travel more than half the week is required; a driver’s license is required.