Building Automation Solutions Sales Intern

Siemens; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Siemens Building Automation Internship in the Los Angeles area invites undergrads to a 10‑week program rotating through departments focused on smart buildings and sustainable infrastructure. You will work 40 hours per week at our Cypress, CA office, gaining hands‑on experience, problem solving, and exposure to real projects in a collaborative team environment.

Starting May 17, May 24, June 7 or June 14, 2027, the program emphasizes learning by shadowing sales teams, assisting with lead

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate enrollment in a 4-year US college.
• Majors listed include Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Eng, Energy/Sustainability, Built Environment, Construction Management or Business Administration.
• Participation in school sales clubs or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Sales Managers and Sales Executives within the local branch office.
• Assist the sales team with lead generation, prospecting, and account outreach.
• Support the preparation of sales presentations, proposals, and reports.
• Help manage CRM data by tracking leads and maintaining data accuracy.
• Shadow sales calls and meetings to learn effective sales techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support customer engagement.
• Analyze sales performance data and provide insights into growth.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas for improving sales processes.
• Rotate through core business segments: Building Automation, Fire/Life Safety, Security and Energy/Sustainability Systems.

Skills

Lead generation

Prospecting

CRM data management

Sales presentations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy/Sustainability, Built Environment, Construction Management or Business Administration

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Smart Buildings Automation Solution Sales Internship

Location:

Los Angeles area office, located in Cypress, California

Undergraduate

Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Duration

10 weeks

Start Dates

May 17, May 24, June 7, or June 14, 2027

Hours

Full-time, 40 hours/week

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Who designs your future? You do.

Are you looking for an internship where you can showcase your technical aptitude and passion for problem solving to ensure customers can work in a comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient environment? Does gaining hands‑on experience, real‑world skills and valuable knowledge while developing yourself professionally sound exciting to you?

Join our Siemens Smart Buildings Internship Program as a Building Automation Solution Sales Intern in Summer 2027!

This internship is a 10-week program where you will rotate through various departments at your local branch office, focusing all on smart buildings and sustainable infrastructure.

How long is the Building Automation Solutions Sales Internship and when can I start?

This internship is a 10-week program where you will rotate through various departments at your local branch office, focusing all on smart buildings and sustainable infrastructure. Internship Program Start Dates: May 17, May 24, June 7 and June 14, 2027.

What is Building Automation?

Siemens Building Automation Systems is a building management system (BMS) that automatically manages and controls all systems within a building. These systems include lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, fire detection and notification, CCTV, door and window controls, water and waste management. It consists of sensors, controllers, software and communication devices. Siemens offers building automation systems for all building types and sizes, and for every use. The system is designed to manage a wide range of building systems, such as HVAC, lighting, security, fire safety, and other critical building functions.

What is Building Automation Solutions Sales?

The Building Automation Solutions Sales Team is committed to supporting our new construction customers and will achieve booking and profit goals by developing and implementing plans to grow, develop, and manage contractor, consultant, developer, and end‑user relationships; capitalize on sales opportunities within the territory; and effectively execute sophisticated deals independently within our established guidelines. Our Sales Executives are ambassadors of quality Siemens technology, products and services.

What will I do as a Building Automation Solutions Sales Intern?

• Work alongside Sales Managers and Sales Executives within the local branch office.
• Assist the sales team with lead generation, prospecting, and account outreach.
• Support the preparation of sales presentations, proposals, and reports.
• Help manage CRM data by tracking leads and maintaining data accuracy.
• Shadow sales calls and meetings to learn effective sales techniques.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (operations, other business units, departments, etc.) to support customer engagement
• Analyze sales performance data and provide insights into driving growth.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute creative ideas for improving sales processes.
• Participate in sales related activities (learning how to prospect, go‑to‑market, build B2B relationships, on‑the‑job training and shadowing, etc.)
• Rotate through our core business segments, which include Building Automation, Fire/Life Safety, Security and Energy/Sustainability Systems.

What will my responsibilities be as a Building Automation Solutions Sales Intern?

• Position Siemens as an industry leader among service providers, leveraging Siemens world‑class digital service delivery as a key differentiator.
• Collaborate with operations and internal teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
• Help prospect for new customers and engage with existing customers on new offerings.
• Visit customer sites with both Solutions and Services Sales Teams.
• Develop value‑based proposals, estimates, specifications, and presentations.
• Work with operations, finance, legal and other inside and outside resources to obtain the sale.
• Attend job take‑offs and turnover meetings.
• Actively participate in sales department meetings, workshops, and seminars to stay knowledgeable on current market, business, and product trends.

The goal of this internship program is to develop future talent for the Siemens organization and help you identify where you may be interested in pursuing a career at Siemens post‑graduation.

To apply for the Building Automation Solutions Sales Internship, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Education: Must be current enrollment as an undergraduate at an accredited 4-year U.S. college or university.
• Majors: Pursing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy/Sustainability, Built Environment, Construction Management or Business Administration, Sales/Marketing with a strong technical engineering aptitude.
• Preferred: Participation in a school sponsored sales engineering club/organization, pursuing a professional sales certificate or similar.
• Earliest Graduation Date: December 2027
• Availability: Ability to work 40‑hours per week for the 10‑week program (May - July or June - August).
• Relocation: No relocation assistance or housing stipend is provided. Must be willing and able to work at the branch office location and surrounding local area.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company or school sponsorship. This program does not support students on a Visa such as F1, J1, M1 and H1B as well as OPT/CPT.

Benefits:

The hourly pay range for this position is $24 - $28 per hour, based off of your projected graduation year. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location. Additionally, interns for Siemens are eligible to contribute into our 401K program.