Fire Protection Engineer Internship - Summer 2027
About The Position
P2S is seeking a student intern to join its Fire Protection Design Studio team for a 10–12 week summer program. Interns gain hands-on experience in office and field settings while contributing to client projects. The program provides real-world industry exposure through project-site visits, internal training, workshops, mentorship, and opportunities to participate in company events. The internship is scheduled to begin in June and end between August and September, depending on the candidate’s availability. The role is based in the Long Beach, California office and is scheduled Monday through Friday in office. Hourly pay is $24 for undergraduate students and $26 for graduate students.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university program majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection, or a related field.
- Able to work effectively in a high-energy, multiple-engagement environment.
- Demonstrates teamwork, strong work initiative, adaptability to new challenges and ideas, and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Training in Revit and/or AutoCAD.
- FE/EIT qualification.
- Training in CAD/BIM standards.
Responsibilities
- Assist the engineering team with ongoing projects.
- Conduct research and analysis to contribute to project development.
- Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines.
- Create and modify engineering drawings as part of the design process.
- Participate in prototyping activities to test and validate design concepts.
- Assist with testing to assess the functionality and reliability of engineering solutions.
- Work with quality assurance teams to identify and address potential issues.
- Maintain accurate, current project documentation.
- Generate reports and summaries communicating project progress.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support alignment with project goals.
- Participate in team meetings and provide insights and feedback.
- Attend training sessions and workshops to develop technical skills.
- Pursue opportunities for continued learning and development in engineering.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in an engineering environment.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders.
- Exposure to real-world engineering challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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