Fire Alarm Systems Intern: Hands-On Field Tech Training

Siemens; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K program

Job summary

Siemens is offering a Fire Alarm Systems Technician Internship based in the Plano, TX area near Dallas. The program emphasizes hands-on field experience on job sites, exposure to sales, and project/service operations, with a focus on safety and energy-efficient building systems.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and enrollment in a related 2-year technical program. You will work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks (May–August) and must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in or recent completion of a 2-year technical program in a related field.
• Availability: 40 hours per week for the 10-week program (May–August).
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Comfortable with hand tools, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other tech used to review program and troubleshoot building systems.
• Strong communication skills to document work and explain technical issues to customers and team members.
• Must be enrolled or recently enrolled and able to provide transcripts or related documents as part of the application.

Responsibilities

• Spend most time on job sites with experienced Siemens technicians, learning installation, programming, and servicing HVAC automation systems in commercial buildings.
• Gain sales exposure by spending time with the sales team and understanding customer engagement and solution design.
• Rotate through service and project delivery teams to support installation, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Assist in diagnosing issues, performing maintenance and repairs, or supporting new installations and system commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management to resolve discrepancies in drawings or address challenges in the field.
• Interface with customers to document activities, explain system operations, and provide basic training for smooth hand‑offs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pursuing degree in Electro-Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Electrician Technician, Fire Tech or related

Job description

Siemens is offering a Fire Alarm Systems Technician Internship based in the Plano, TX area near Dallas. The program emphasizes hands-on field experience on job sites, exposure to sales, and project/service operations, with a focus on safety and energy-efficient building systems.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and enrollment in a related 2-year technical program. You will work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks (May–August) and must be legally authorized to work in the United States.