Smart Buildings Energy Engineer Intern

Siemens; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in the San Diego area offers a Smart Buildings Energy Engineering Internship for rising juniors and seniors. You will rotate through energy engineering and core business areas, performing energy calculations, audits, and data collection to identify facility improvements.

Gain hands-on experience with HVAC systems, building automation, and energy-saving analyses while collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Sustainability/Energy Engineering or related STEM field.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without sponsorship.
• Available to work 40 hours per week for the 10-week duration.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through energy engineering, sales, and core business areas (HVAC, Lighting, Building Automation) to gain a holistic view of Siemens solutions.
• Perform energy engineering activities: analyze HVAC energy use, run calculations and simulations, support facility audits, collect field data, identify energy improvement opportunities.
• Assist with project development: review specs/drawings, help with site visits, prepare energy savings analyses, and contribute to proposals.
• Engage with clients and Siemens teams by joining meetings and collaborating with vendors to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Build professional skills through exposure to go-to-market strategies and networking with other interns.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability / Energy Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Outlook

Python

VBA

Job description

Siemens in the San Diego area offers a Smart Buildings Energy Engineering Internship for rising juniors and seniors. You will rotate through energy engineering and core business areas, performing energy calculations, audits, and data collection to identify facility improvements.

Gain hands-on experience with HVAC systems, building automation, and energy-saving analyses while collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver sustainable solutions.