Fire Alarm Systems Project Management Internship

Siemens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is offering a Smart Buildings Fire Alarm Systems Project Management Internship in the Chicago area. The 10-week program runs full-time at 40 hours per week, with start dates in May and June 2027.

Rising seniors in related fields gain hands-on project management exposure, rotate through departments, and support schedules, procurement, and cost reviews. You will work with current PMs and learn to manage construction projects in a smart buildings environment, assisting in the delivery of

Qualifications

• Must be current undergraduate student, rising senior.
• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, CS, or Energy/Sustainability related fields.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements and documents to support delivery plans.
• Assist with project schedules, procurement and cost reviews.
• Collaborate across departments to learn branch operations and project management.

Education

Construction Management

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Computer Science

Energy/Sustainability and Built Environment

Tools

Windows

Automation software

Job description

Job Family: Buildings

Req ID: 523159

Fire Alarm Systems Project Management Internship

Location: Chicago area branch, located in Rolling Meadows, IL

Undergraduate : Rising 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 SmartBuildings Fire Alarm Systems Project Management Intern in Summer 2027!

Smart Buildings Fire Alarm & Life Safety

Fire protection systems from Siemens help keep buildings
safer over their entire lifecycle, from construction through expansion, for a
better tomorrow. When something matters
to you, you want to give it the best possible protection. From safeguarding
employees to protecting business continuity, you need a total fire and life
safety partner.

Siemens Fire and Life Safety Services and Solutions offer an
innovative portfolio, backed by our certified technicians whose expertise in
codes, regulations, trends, and technologies helps protect people’s lives and
ensure the safety of buildings and their assets. Our comprehensive portfolio of fire panels,
detection, and management stations meet the global needs of small-to-large or
simple-to-complex applications.

Click HERE (https://www.siemens.com/us/en/products/buildingtechnologies/fire/fire-products-and-systems.html) to learn more about Siemens Fire Safety products and solutions.

What you will do as a Fire Alarm Systems Project Management Intern

• + During this 10-week internship program, you willrotate through various departments at the local branch office, focusing onsmart buildings and sustainable infrastructure
• + 80% of your time will be spent on projectmanagement-related activities (learning how to manage a construction project,on-the-job training, and shadowing, etc.)
• + 10% of your time with be spent with the salesdepartment learning how we go-to-market and sell our solutions and services
• + 10% of your time will be spent in our servicedepartment, focusing on the service-related tasks needed to deliver world-classservice to Siemens customers
• + You may get experience rotating through our corebusiness segments, which include HVAC, Fire/Life Safety, Security, andEnergy/Sustainability Systems

Responsibilities while working alongside current ProjectManagers and Associate Project Manager, you will

• + Review project specifications, drawings, andproject-specific documents to establish a project delivery plan
• + Develop and maintain a project schedule, as wellas coordinate needs with the project team, identifying time-sensitiveinstallation needs
• + Manage the procurement of supplies and materialsto complete projects
• + Participate in project cost reviews
• + Track labor resources and project progress
• + Pursue project-specific change-orderopportunities
• + Complete project-specific close-outdocumentation
• + Rotate through other departments within thebranch office to learn about how our branch organization operates as a whole

The goal of this internship program is to developfuture talent for the Siemens organization and help you identify where you maybe interested in pursuing a career at Siemens post-graduation

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications

• + Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email,smartphone, and tablet
• + Skilled in using Windowslaptops and adept at learning new software for programming and troubleshootingautomation equipment.
• + Ability to work in a team environment providingdedicated support to our customers
• + Demonstrated leadership potential
• + Strong analytical, writing, presentation andcritical thinking skills
• + Good verbal and written communication skills inEnglish

Requirements

• + Must be current enrollment as an undergraduate at an accredited4-year U.S. college or university.
• + Pursing a degree in ConstructionManagement, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IndustrialEngineering, Computer Science, Energy/Sustainability and Built Environment.
• + Rising Senior
• + Ability to work 40-hours per week for the10-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.
• + Must have reliable transportation to get to and from worksite. Mileage will be reimbursed.
• + This program does notsupport students on a Visa such as F1, J1, M1 and H1B as well as OPT/CPT.

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Internal Services