Remote Fire Protection Engineering Intern

Above Group • College Park, MD

6d • Remote

About The Position

The Fire Protection Engineering Intern supports the Fire Protection Engineering team and contributes to new, current, and ongoing projects. The intern assists with fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety design efforts, developing technical knowledge and experience to produce quality designs and deliverables for customers. Design duties are performed as required, with supervision and direction as appropriate, while maintaining quality.

The position is described as permanent and remote, with a hybrid option in Melbourne, Florida; Ellicott City, Maryland; or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Job-site travel is requested as needed based on project demands, and the work is primarily indoors. The estimated internship dates are May 3, 2027, through July 30, 2027. The hourly rate is $25.00.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in fire protection engineering at an ABET-accredited institution.
• Estimated graduation date of May 2028.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
• Display high levels of confidentiality, integrity, and dependability.
• Have developing knowledge of fire suppression system design, fire alarm system design, hazard analysis, risk analysis, occupancy and hazard classifications, and fire test methods and interpretation of fire test data.
• Be willing to learn hydraulic calculation software, computer-aided design, and means-of-egress adequacy assessment.
• Have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to assigned engineering problems and tasks.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with people across the organization.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated and highly organized.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Time-management skills and flexibility with schedules and duties.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Review applicable building and fire codes for project locations.
• Create CAD drawings and calculations under supervision for fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety project components.
• With direction, develop and implement design criteria and system designs from concept through construction, in accordance with company procedures, government regulations, and client criteria.
• Work with engineers and architects to understand their vision and translate it into drawings and specifications.
• Communicate with engineer leads and managers about projects, timelines, and deadlines.
• Perform design-phase site visits to document existing conditions.
• Coordinate with team members on the implemented layouts of fire protection and life safety systems and features.
• Review shop drawing submittals for compliance with designs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern