Fire Alarm Systems Project Management Internship

Siemens · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago

On-siteAdministrativeFull-time

About the role

Siemens enables sustainable progress through technology, empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds to improve how we live, work, and move. The Smart Buildings Internship Program offers a 10‑week Fire Alarm Systems Project Management Internship in Summer 2027 at the Rolling Meadows, IL branch. Interns rotate through departments, spending 80% of time on project‑management activities, 10% with sales, and 10% in service, gaining exposure to HVAC, Fire/Life Safety, Security, and Energy/Sustainability systems.

Responsibilities

Review project specifications, drawings, and project‑specific documents to establish a project delivery plan
Develop and maintain a project schedule, coordinating needs with the project team and identifying time‑sensitive installation needs
Manage the procurement of supplies and materials to complete projects
Participate in project cost reviews
Track labor resources and project progress
Pursue project‑specific change‑order opportunities
Complete project‑specific close‑out documentation
Rotate through other departments within the branch office to learn how the branch organization operates as a whole

Requirements

Current enrollment as an undergraduate at an accredited 4‑year U.S. college or university
Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Energy/Sustainability and Built Environment
Rising Senior
Ability to work 40 hours per week for the 10‑week program (May‑July or June‑August)
Willing and able to work at the Rolling Meadows, IL branch office and surrounding local area (no relocation assistance or housing stipend provided)
Reliable transportation to and from the worksite (mileage reimbursed)
Not eligible for students on F1, J1, M1, H1B visas or OPT/CPT

Qualifications

Ability to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet
Skilled in using Windows laptops and adept at learning new software for programming and troubleshooting automation equipment
Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to customers
Demonstrated leadership potential
Strong analytical, writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills
Good verbal and written communication skills in English

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