If you’re looking to start your career in building automation, smart infrastructure, and energy-efficient technology, this internship with Siemens in Houston could be a great opportunity. You’ll gain practical experience working with building automation systems while learning from professionals in a global technology company. With pay of $22–$24 per hour, it’s an excellent opportunity for students or early-career candidates looking to build hands-on technical experience.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Siemens |
| Role | Building Automation Systems Specialist Intern |
| Qualification | Students or recent graduates in a relevant technical/engineering field |
| Job Location | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Salary | $22–$24 per hour |
| Work Type | On-site |
| Job Type | Internship |
| Job Level | Internship / Entry Level |
| Industry | Building Automation & Smart Infrastructure |
Job Description
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.
You’ll make an impact by:
- 80% Field Technician Experience: Spend most of your time on job sites with experienced Siemens technicians, learning how we install, program, and service advanced HVAC automation, systems in commercial buildings. You’ll take part in on-the-job training, job shadowing, troubleshooting, and classroom instruction.
- 10% Sales Exposure: Learn how Siemens brings smart building solutions to life by spending time with our sales team. Gain insight into how we engage with customers and design solutions that improve building performance and safety.
- 10% Project & Service Operations: Rotate through our service and project delivery teams to understand how customer needs are supported from installation to long-term maintenance and upgrades.
- Work alongside experienced technicians to visit customer sites and troubleshoot HVAC, Building Automation, and electronic control systems. Assist in diagnosing issues, performing maintenance and repairs, or supporting new installations and system commissioning.
- Collaborate with our engineering and project management teams to resolve any discrepancies in system drawings or address challenges encountered on the job.
- Interface directly with customers: document service activities, help explain system operations, and provide basic training to ensure smooth hand-off. Youll also have opportunities to recommend upgrades or system enhancements that improve performance and add long-term value for the customer.
You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:
- Must have a high school diploma or state-recognized GED
- Education: Students currently enrolled in or who have recently completed a 2-year Technical College/School pursuing a degree in HVAC Controls, Building Automation, Mechanical Engineering / Technology, Electrical Engineering / Technology, Energy/Sustainability and Built Environment or related program.
- Availability: Ability to work 40-hours per week for the 10-week program (May-July or June – August)
- Relocation: Must be willing and able to work onsite at the location and surrounding local area. There is no relocation or housing stipend for this program.
- Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company or school sponsorship. This program does not support students on a Visa such as F1, J1, M1 and H1B as well as OPT/CPT.
- Comfortable working in dynamic environments; including rooftops, mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, and behind ceilings, whether it’s hot, cold, indoors, or outdoors.
- Hands-on role that requires the use of hand tools, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other tech to review program and troubleshoot building systems.
- Physically capable of safely lifting and transporting tools and equipment up to 75 pounds without assistance.
- Team player who enjoys collaborating with coworkers and customers to deliver smart, safe, energy-efficient building solutions.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experienced working on Windows-based laptops; quick to learn new software platforms for automation and control systems.
- Strong communication skills able to clearly document your work and communicate technical issues and solutions with customers and team members.
Selection Process
- Application submission
- Resume screening
- Initial recruiter/HR discussion
- Technical or role-related interview
- Final interview/selection
- Internship offer and onboarding
How to Apply
- Visit the official Siemens Careers website.
- Search for “Building Automation Systems Specialist Internship” in Houston.
- Review the eligibility and job requirements.
- Prepare your updated resume and relevant academic details.
- Submit your application through the official Siemens careers portal.
- Complete any additional assessment or interview steps if requested.
- Wait for the recruitment team to contact you regarding the next stage.
