Smart Buildings Energy Intern: Solve Energy Challenges

Siemens Mobility; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K contributions

Paid internship

Job summary

Siemens Mobility invites rising juniors and seniors to join its 10‑week Smart Buildings Energy Engineering Internship in the Chicago area (Rolling Meadows). You’ll rotate through energy engineering, sales, and core building systems, gaining hands‑on exposure to HVAC, lighting, and energy‑saving opportunities.

This paid internship runs 40 hours per week with start dates in May–June 2027, offering practical project work, client engagement, and mentoring within Siemens' global Smart Buildings team.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sustainability / Energy Engineering or related STEM field.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• Candidates must be available to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10‑week internship.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through energy engineering, sales, and core business areas (HVAC, Lighting, and other Building Automation systems and components) to gain a holistic understanding of how Siemens delivers smart building solutions.
• Spend the majority of time on energy engineering activities—learning how HVAC systems impact energy use, performing calculations and simulations, supporting facility audits, gathering field data, and identifying opportunities for facility improvement measures (FIMs).
• Contribute to project development by reviewing specifications and drawings, assisting with site visits, preparing energy savings analyses, and supporting preliminary and final proposals for customers.
• Engage directly with clients and Siemens teams by joining meetings, shadowing project managers, and collaborating with outside vendors and consultants to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Build professional skills through exposure to our go-to-market strategies, participation in executive discussions, and networking with other interns to explore career pathways at Siemens.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Python

VBA

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical or Sustainability/Energy Engineering

Tools

Windows laptops

Automation equipment

Job description

Siemens Mobility invites rising juniors and seniors to join its 10‑week Smart Buildings Energy Engineering Internship in the Chicago area (Rolling Meadows). You’ll rotate through energy engineering, sales, and core building systems, gaining hands‑on exposure to HVAC, lighting, and energy‑saving opportunities.

This paid internship runs 40 hours per week with start dates in May–June 2027, offering practical project work, client engagement, and mentoring within Siemens' global Smart Buildings team.