Job description
Building Automation Engineer Intern
Department: Project Solutions
Mentors: Building Solutions Manager, Control Operations Manager
Schedule: Summer Break, Full-time hours
Relevant Majors: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and related Engineering programs
About The Brewer-Garrett Company
Brewer-Garrett is a facility solutions company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Our goal is to make buildings more energy-efficient through HVAC design, electrical upgrades, building automation systems design and installation, maintenance, and repair. We are a solution-based business with a proven track record of saving our clients money through reduced energy usage while improving their overall carbon footprint. Our team is second to none. Their creativity and dedication to providing solutions for clients is their #1 priority. We offer a team-oriented approach to all projects that sets BG apart from the rest of the industry.
Summer Internship Opportunities
At Brewer-Garrett, our Interns have the opportunity to work alongside our experienced Engineers, Project Managers, and Business Developers in the innovation, design, and implementation of creative solutions for our customers. Our Summer Internships are intended to be hands-on and skill-building to provide students with an in-depth understanding of designing and engineering electrical and mechanical systems, building controls automation, construction management, and energy engineering. To learn more about Brewer-Garrett, check out our website: www.brewer-garrett.com. Our Summer Internship opportunities are also posted on Handshake.
Automation Engineer Intern Learning Objectives
- The Automation Engineer Intern will work alongside Application Engineers, Controls Operations Manager and Systems Integration Specialist in our Solutions Group to participate in the automation of a project's installation and engineering. The Intern will be involved in valve sizing, sensor selection, programming, and commissioning.
- Training and Technology: Tridium Software, Trane Software, Procore, BG HVAC 101
- Building Automation Systems: Learn how to install, program and commission building automation systems
- Learn how to read construction documents (drawings, scopes, sequence, specs, purchase orders)
- Learn how to manage sub-contractors for the installation of the HVAC controls
- Learn how to use Trane Tracker TU software for controller configuration and custom function block programming
- Learn how to use Tridium Niagra Workplace for integrating control systems and building graphical user interfaces
- Learn to functionally teset HVAC systems and controls including control loop PID tuning
- Team meetings: Observe and participate in Project team meetings
- Troubleshooting and repairing HVAC system components and controls: May have the opportunity get hands-on experience with damper/valve actuator operation and linkages, differential pressure sensor troubleshooting and calibration, BACnet MSTP and/or Lonworks communication, and VFD and motor starter control wiring
- Automation System Drawings: Work alongside experienced design professionals to produce automation system drawings. This hands-on experience will include: designing installation specs specific to a given project, establishing sequences of operation for the HVAC equipment, sizing of control valves and damper actuators, and designing network riser diagrams, point schedules, system flow diagrams, bill of materials, panel layouts, and termination drawings utilizing AutoCAD.
- Cross-Functional Learning - Learn about Project Management and Engineering roles through shadowing members of each team
Qualifications
- Junior and Senior status preferred; Sophomore status will be considered
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with others
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm to grow and strengthen skills
- Adaptable and willing to learn new things
- Time-management, critical thinking, and writing skills
- Strong computer skills
Expectations
- Be inquisitive
- Demonstrate integrity
- Develop self-discipline to work with limited oversight
- Develop leadership skills and confidence in your knowledge, skills, and abilities