Intern - Field Technician

Envelop Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Envelop Group's Open Control Systems (OCS) internship program in Tampa, FL provides hands-on exposure to HVAC and Building Automation. Paid internship with mentoring, activities, and field work runs May to August 2027, requiring up to 40 hours/week for at least 10 weeks.

Students gain experience from installations to data analysis under supervision. The role focuses on learning to interpret mechanical designs, using tools and software, and contributing to on-site installation and performance

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering or HVAC Technical Program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical design documents (duct layouts, piping schematics, riser diagrams) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced Controls Technicians with installations, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of building automation systems.
• Learn to use software and technology and a variety of hand-tools to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Gather materials and synchronize on-site work to understand installation and repair requirements.
• Monitor system performance, analyze data, and identify areas for improvement or optimization.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or HVAC

Tools

Hand-tools

Job description

As part of the Envelop Group family of companies, Open Control Systems (OCS) delivers quality driven, custom solutions, while focusing on partnerships to promote environmental balance, cost effectiveness, efficiency and superior customer satisfaction. Differing from traditional solutions, OCS offers customized field level system architecture, allowing for more accurate, time sensitive data analysis.

Envelop Group's internship program offers a combination of mentoring, learning activities, and field work designed to give broad exposure to the inner workings of HVAC and Building Automation. This paid internship is located in Tampa, FL with flexible start and end dates from May to August 2027. Interns must be available to work up to 40 hours per week, for at least 10 weeks.

What you'll do as a Technician Intern:

• Assist experienced Controls Technicians with installations, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of building automation systems.
• Learn how to use cutting edge software and technology, along with a variety of hand-tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to help diagnose and repair equipment.
• Learn to understand requirements for on-site installation and repairs by gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work.
• Learn how to monitor system performance, analyze data, and identify areas for improvement or optimization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering or HVAC Technical Program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical design documents (duct layouts, piping schematics, riser diagrams) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A growth mindset focused on continual learning and improvement.
• Preference will be given to local candidates; no relocation or housing stipend is available for this position.
• Must possess valid US work authorization and not require future employment visa sponsorship from Envelop Group.

Physical Demands:

• Continually enforce safety to the highest standards and maintain security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.
• Ability to work in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment; working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and in outside/inside/heat/cold/day/night conditions.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to satisfy requirements imposed by specific projects, customers, or company needs.
• Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Pre-hire requirements include a drug test and a background check.