Fire Protection Engineering Intern (Structural)

Coffman Engineers • San Diego, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Coffman Engineers is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual with a passion for engineering to join their San Diego Office team as a Structural Fire Protection Engineering Intern for the summer of 2027. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain insights into engineering within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry. The ideal candidate will have completed a minimum of three years of post-secondary education in an accredited Structural and/or Civil Engineering program, with a preference for structural fire protection engineering experience.

Requirements

• Enrolled as a full-time student in a Structural and/or Civil Engineering program at a nationally recognized, accredited college.
• Minimum of three years of required courses completed towards an undergraduate Engineering degree.
• Working knowledge and experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam.
• Experience with computer software programs and analysis systems (such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, ETABS, SAFIR, etc.).
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate ability to develop such capabilities.
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities and demonstrate capability to develop such abilities.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture and morale.

Nice To Haves

• Fire protection engineering preferred.
• Coursework and working knowledge of Fire Protection Engineering.
• General building construction knowledge and/or experience with the design, engineering and/or construction (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence.
• Gain insights into engineering within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry.
• Complete a minimum of three years of post-secondary education in an accredited Structural and/or Civil Engineering program.
• Gain experience with structural fire protection engineering.

Benefits

• Excellent salary/benefits package
• Flexible schedule
• PTO
• Fun office environment
• Fully stocked kitchen

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree