Building Automation Systems Project Management Intern

Notre Dame; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

401K eligibility

Job summary

Notre Dame is offering a 10-week internship spanning multiple branch departments, emphasizing smart buildings and sustainable infrastructure. You will rotate through project management, sales, and service while gaining exposure to HVAC, Fire/Life Safety, Security, and Energy/Sustainability systems.

You must be an undergraduate student in relevant fields and able to work full-time May–August 2027. Mileage will be reimbursed, and there is a 401K eligibility option for interns.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a 4-year U.S. college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Energy/Sustainability, or Built Environment.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through departments focusing on smart buildings and sustainable infrastructure.
• Spend 80% on project management activities including construction projects, training, and shadowing.
• Support sales to learn go-to-market strategies.
• Assist service department to deliver excellent customer service.
• Review project specs, drawings, and documents and establish delivery plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate with teams for installation needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

Undergraduate student (4-year) in Construction/Engineering

Pursuing degree in Built Environment or related field

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Rotate through various departments at the local branch office focusing on smart buildings and sustainable infrastructure during a 10-week internship.
• Spend 80% of time on project management activities including managing construction projects, on-the-job training, and shadowing.
• Spend 10% of time with the sales department learning about go-to-market strategies and selling solutions and services.
• Spend 10% of time in the service department focusing on service tasks to deliver world-class service to customers.
• Gain experience in core business segments such as HVAC, Fire/Life Safety, Security, and Energy/Sustainability Systems.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and documents to establish project delivery plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate with project teams to identify time-sensitive installation needs.
• Manage procurement of supplies and materials for projects.
• Participate in project cost reviews and track labor resources and project progress.
• Pursue project-specific change-order opportunities and complete project close-out documentation.
• Rotate through other departments to learn overall branch operations.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Current undergraduate enrollment at an accredited 4-year U.S. college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Energy/Sustainability, or Built Environment.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the 10-week program during May to August 2027.
• Own reliable personal transportation to travel directly to the project site; mileage will be reimbursed.
• Not eligible if on Visa such as F1, J1, M1, H1B, or OPT/CPT.

Additional qualifications include:

• Ability to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet.
• Skilled in using Windows laptops and learning new software for programming and troubleshooting automation equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated customer support.
• Demonstrated leadership potential.
• Strong analytical, writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay of $24 for first-time interns or $28 for returning interns, depending on experience and location.
• Eligibility to contribute to Siemens’ 401K program.