Fire Alarm Systems Project Management Internship

Siemens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is offering a Smart Buildings Fire Alarm Systems Project Management Internship in Chicago for Summer 2027. The 10-week program rotates through smart buildings and sustainability, with PM focus 80%, sales 10%, and service 10%.

You will work with branch teams, gaining hands-on training and exposure to fire safety solutions. Applicants should be undergraduates in relevant engineering or built-environment fields, rising seniors, available 40 hours/week, and prepared to relocate to the local

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate at a US college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering, CS, Energy/Sustainability or Built Environment.
• Rising Senior
• Ability to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks (May–July or June–August 2027).
• No relocation or housing stipend; must work at the branch location.
• Reliable transportation; mileage reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications, drawings, and documents to set a delivery plan.
• Develop and maintain a project schedule and coordinate with the project team.
• Manage procurement of supplies and materials.
• Participate in project cost reviews.
• Track labor resources and project progress.
• Pursue change-order opportunities as appropriate.
• Complete close-out documentation.
• Rotate through other branch departments to learn operations.

Skills

Hand tools

Laptop

Email

Smartphone

Tablet

Windows OS

Programming troubleshooting

Teamwork

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Presentations

English communication

Education

Construction Management

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Computer Science

Energy/Sustainability

Built Environment

Tools

Windows laptops

Automation software

Job description

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 Smart Buildings 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 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 will rotate through various departments at the local branch office, focusing on smart buildings and sustainable infrastructure
• 80% of your time will be spent on project management-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 sales department learning how we go-to-market and sell our solutions and services
• 10% of your time will be spent in our service department, focusing on the service-related tasks needed to deliver world-class service to Siemens customers
• You may get experience rotating through our core business segments, which include HVAC, Fire/Life Safety, Security, and Energy/Sustainability Systems

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

• Review project specifications, drawings, and project-specific documents to establish a project delivery plan
• Develop and maintain a project schedule, as well as coordinate needs with the project team, identifying time-sensitive installation needs
• Manage the procurement of supplies and materials to complete projects
• Participate in project cost reviews
• Track labor resources and project progress
• Pursue project-specific change-order opportunities
• Complete project-specific close-out documentation
• Rotate through other departments within the branch office to learn about how our branch organization operates as a whole

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 Fire Alarm Systems Project Management Internship Program, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Must be current enrollment as an undergraduate at an accredited 4-year U.S. college or university.
• Pursing a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Energy/Sustainability and Built Environment.
• Rising Senior
• 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.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from worksite. Mileage will be reimbursed.
• This program does not support students on a Visa such as F1, J1, M1 and H1B as well as OPT/CPT.

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 Windows laptops and adept at learning new software for programming and troubleshooting automation equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers
• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Strong analytical, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English

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