Systems Engineer I - Intern

Are you ready to shape the future of smart buildings? As a Systems Engineer Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge Building Automation Systems across Healthcare, Industrial, Commercial, and Mission Critical sectors. This is your opportunity to learn directly from industry experts while contributing to real-world projects that keep critical facilities running at peak performance.

Position Title: Systems Engineer I - Intern

Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

SALARY

Smart Tech Contracting recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

JOB SUMMARY

The Systems Engineer I - Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the design, implementation, and operation of Building Automation Systems (BAS) projects across Healthcare, Industrial, Commercial, and Mission Critical / Technology sectors.

The Systems Engineer I - Intern provides technical support to plan, schedule and execute hardware and software engineering and implementation of BAS projects in Healthcare, Industrial, Commercial and Mission Critical / Technology sectors.

This Systems Engineer I - Intern will work with design engineers, construction contractors, equipment vendors and client staff to ensure proper operation and acceptance of automation and software solutions.

The Systems Engineer I - Intern will rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist with Development and Execution of Engineering Documents (60%)

• Perform basic engineering work and design tasks under a senior engineer’s supervision
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
• Assist in the review and creation of drawings details, schedules, sequence of operations and drawing content as directed
• Assist with selection and sourcing of DDC programmable controllers to match the application needs
• Learn to source and select instrumentation, sensors and field devices
• Review and possibly assist with shop drawings, submittals, product data, operations and maintenance manual and asbuilts

Assist in Pre-Construction Activities (15%)

• Survey existing building conditions and prepares technical reports of findings
• Collect data and other information for construction documents
• Prepare project design and construction documents
• Basic review and editing of project specifications

Assist in Construction Activities (15%)

• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Review and respond to RFIs
• Assist with punch lists and project closeout documents

Reporting (10%)

• Assist with project communication and reporting
• Assist with project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Manages personal hours using company tools
• Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
• Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

REQUIREMENTS

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (BEGINNER LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

• Knowledge of control system principles
• Knowledge of IoT, smart building solutions, building automation systems, and / or DDC / PLC systems
• Knowledge of open-source protocols (BACnet, Modbus and SNMP)
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational proce