Building Automation Design Engineering Intern
Carrier
internship
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Location Type: Office
Location: Pittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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Entry Level
About the role
- Assist with the design and documentation of building automation systems including wiring diagrams, point layouts, control sequences, hardware selections, and integration strategies
- Support development and implementation of software programs for building automation systems and create graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for system visualization and control
- Participate in testing and verification of building automation programming and interfaces prior to field implementation
- Maintain and update as-built documentation, drawings, and system details using Microsoft Visio, Excel, and Word
- Prepare technical documentation including system architecture diagrams, test reports, and installation guides
- Complete required documentation such as timesheets, expense reports, work order postings, site documentation, and project status updates
- Collaborate with project teams and coordinate daily activities with engineering supervisors and lead engineers
- Track and report project progress, communicate design revisions, and raise technical concerns to lead project personnel
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Building Automation, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Science
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must be a US Citizen or able to work in the US without sponsorship
- Basic understanding of HVAC systems, electrical systems, computer science, or building automation principles (preferred)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a project-based environment
- Willingness to learn and take initiative in solving engineering challenges
- Prior experience in HVAC and/or building automation (preferred)
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or other drafting tools (preferred)
- Exposure to programming or scripting (e.g., line code, ladder logic, block programming) (preferred)
- Experience with controls hardware (e.g., sensors, actuators, relays) or hands-on technical projects (preferred)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
building automation systemsHVAC systemselectrical systemsprogrammingscriptingcontrol sequencesgraphical user interfacescontrols hardwaretechnical documentationas-built documentation
Soft skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationtask managementprioritizationinitiativecollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailproject coordinationadaptability