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Security Design and Technology Intern
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary
As a Security Design and Technology Intern, you will gain practical experience working on Electronic Safety and Security systems for a variety of project types, including new facility construction and existing facility renovations in markets such as data centers, sporting facilities, commercial, retail, multi-dwelling residential, hotel, education, and healthcare properties. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with Senior staff and Consultants, gain exposure to the Architectural and Engineering community, and contribute to real project work in the construction industry.
Responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience:
Travel: Up to 0%
Compensation & Benefits
The expected base salary range for this role is $25.00 - $25.00 USD per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary
As a Security Design and Technology Intern, you will gain practical experience working on Electronic Safety and Security systems for a variety of project types, including new facility construction and existing facility renovations in markets such as data centers, sporting facilities, commercial, retail, multi-dwelling residential, hotel, education, and healthcare properties. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with Senior staff and Consultants, gain exposure to the Architectural and Engineering community, and contribute to real project work in the construction industry.
Responsibilities
- Work under the guidance and supervision of Project Executives and Senior Consultants to support design direction and deliverables.
- Assist with developing product cuts packages, drawings and specifications using tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office 365 standard desktop software.
- Help translate client requirements into preliminary technical designs and documentation.
- Participate in select phases of the design process, including needs assessment, design development, and construction support activities as appropriate for an intern.
- Support surveys of existing facilities to document security systems and components.
- Collaborate with project team members including Architects and MEP Engineers to coordinate security design requirements.
- Conduct research on industry standards, products, and emerging technologies to support project work.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering design, information technology, electronics, architecture, or Salas O’Brien approved design certificate program with a target graduation of Spring 2027.
- Familiarity or coursework related to structured cabling systems, networks, Wi‑Fi, security systems, or audiovisual systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Good time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks during a fast-paced summer workload.
- Exposure to low voltage IT infrastructure, structured cabling, building automation, security, or audiovisual systems through coursework, personal interest, or previous experience.
- Basic experience with Bluebeam, Revit and/or AutoCAD through coursework or prior internships.
- An understanding of engineering workflows, technical documentation standards, or design processes in architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) industries.
Travel: Up to 0%
Compensation & Benefits
The expected base salary range for this role is $25.00 - $25.00 USD per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
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