Fire Protection Engineering Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist the Fire Protection Engineering team with new, ongoing, and current projects.

• Offer designs, insights, and contributions to project tasks.

• Participate in fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety design initiatives.

• Evaluate relevant building and fire codes for project sites.

• Generate CAD drawings and calculations under guidance.

• Formulate and execute design criteria and system designs from conception to construction under supervision.

• Collaborate with engineers and architects to convert project concepts into drawings and specifications.

• Maintain communication with engineering leads and managers regarding project status, timelines, and deadlines.

• Conduct design-phase site visits to assess existing conditions.

• Coordinate layouts for fire protection and life safety systems with team members.

• Review shop drawing submissions to ensure compliance with design specifications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in fire protection engineering at an ABET-accredited institution.

• Expected graduation date: May 2028.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

• Developing expertise in fire suppression system design, fire alarm system design, hazard analysis, risk assessment, occupancy and hazard classifications, fire test methodologies, and interpretation of fire test results.

• Eagerness to learn hydraulic calculation software, computer-aided design, and means of egress adequacy assessment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Ability to apply engineering principles to assigned challenges and tasks.

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation abilities.

• Capability to work independently while remaining self-motivated and highly organized.

• Strong work ethic with keen attention to detail.

• Skills in strategic planning and problem-solving.

• Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team.

• Strong time management skills and adaptability with schedules and responsibilities.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.

• Capable of visiting construction sites, climbing ladders, crouching, bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling, and navigating tight spaces.

• Ability to lift approximately 15–20 pounds.

• Reliable high-speed internet, a secure home network, and adherence to IT, cybersecurity, and data protection protocols.

• A dedicated, quiet workspace conducive to focused and confidential work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent remote position.

• Travel to job sites as required based on project needs.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Reliable high-speed internet access capable of supporting video conferencing, VPN access, and cloud-based applications.

• Remote work with a dedicated, quiet workspace.

• Professional video meeting environment.

• Company-provided or approved VPNs, devices, and secure networks.