Security Systems Design Intern

Schneider Electric; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, is offering a Security Systems Design Intern role focused on designing physical security and IT systems for future buildings. You will work with Autodesk AutoCAD and Visio to produce detailed hardware drawings and update as-built documentation.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers on security system deployments for new construction projects, gaining hands-on experience and developing technical and communication skills in a real-world

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE, or related field.
• Experience with basic electrical circuits or digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in the physical security industry, associated technologies, engineering design processes, and project delivery methodologies.
• Create and maintain detailed hardware design drawing packages using AutoCAD and Visio.
• Interpret redline markups and field documentation to update engineering as-built drawings and other technical project documentation.
• Collaborate with project execution teams and engineers to support design and deployment of security systems for new construction projects.
• Strengthen technical, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills through real-world engineering projects.

Skills

Programming

Electrical principles

Hands-on electronics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/related

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Join our technical project delivery team as a Security Systems Design Intern. You'll work on diverse projects designing physical security and IT systems that enable buildings of the future to be safe and secure. Based in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, and the neighboring New York City area, you'll be at the heart of innovation. Are you ready to make an impact?

What do you get to do in this role?

• Gain hands-on experience in the physical security industry, associated technologies, engineering design processes, and project delivery methodologies
• Create and maintain detailed hardware design drawing packages using Autodesk AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio
• Interpret redline markups and field documentation to accurately update engineering as-built drawings and other technical project documentation
• Collaborate with project execution teams and experienced engineers to support the design and deployment of security systems for new construction projects
• Strengthen technical, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills through participation in real-world engineering projects

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Programming knowledge/skills required
• Knowledge of electrical principles
• Local to Lyndhurst, New Jersey or New York City, New York area
• Some h hands-on experience with basic electrical circuits and/or various digital systems

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $23.00 - $27.00 per hour. In addition, this position is eligible for overtime pay and recognition programs.

The compensation rate for this position is for candidates located within the United States. Individual pay is determined by several factors including knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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This position does not offer sponsorship for work permit applications or renewals, either now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship, both currently and moving forward. The company will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this role (including, but not limited to, H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa).

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 0 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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