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Building Automation Intern

Harris

The Role

Overview

Gain hands-on HVAC controls experience and learn building automation on construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • mechanical testing
  • safety training
  • applied learning

Tasks

-Perform testing and verification of mechanical systems -Learn site-specific safety policies and procedures -Translate concepts learned in the classroom to real world experiences

Requirements

  • mechanical systems
  • problem solving
  • collaboration
  • mechanical engineering
  • electrical engineering
  • construction

What You Bring

-Basic understanding of mechanical systems: what they do and how they operate -Strong problem solving and collaboration skills required -Must be a current student working toward degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction, or related

Benefits

-Get exposure to other departments and learn how your role impacts the business as a whole -Gain hands on experience in HVAC Controls working alongside our Building Automation System Specialists on construction project sites -Gain on the job experience and knowledge of the construction process -Get a realistic job preview of the Building Automation System Specialist role, and explore other career opportunities within the Building Automation team

The Company

About Harris

-Evolved from a regional mechanical shop into a nationwide design‑build force. -Combining in‑house engineering, BIM/VDC, prefabrication and controls expertise, they bridge design and construction seamlessly. -With fourteen regional offices and a portfolio spanning stadiums, power plants, hospitals and corporate campuses, their reach is vast. -Projects range from Allegiant Stadium and VA hospital in New Orleans to net‑zero corporate campuses with massive prefabricated systems. -Their engineering-led Design Studio champions energy modeling, CFD analysis and smart layouts to optimize performance. -Construction services cover HVAC, plumbing, process piping, commissioning, automation and quality assurance. -Manufacturing and conveyor divisions produce sheet metal, plumbing systems and sanitary conveyor solutions for diverse industries. -They emphasize prefabrication and JIT delivery, turning complex mechanical systems into precisely timed offsite assemblies.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial

Industrial

Institutional

Design and Engineering

Construction

Building Automation

Service

Manufacturing

Conveyors

Electrical Contracting

Elevator Manufacturing

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation Controls

Power Distribution

Utility

Agribusiness

Petrochemical