2027 Fire Protection & Life Safety Student Intern

HGA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

HGA is offering a paid Summer 2027 Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineering Internship in Boston, MA or Washington, DC. The 12‑week program begins on or before June 1, 2027, through mid‑August, with possible early start to fit your school schedule.

As an intern you will assist with the design and review of fire protection systems, participate in design review meetings, prepare comprehensive design packages, support construction administration, and help document site evaluations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Architectural Engineering or Fire Protection/Mechanical Engineering.
• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited program.
• Junior, senior, or graduate student status.
• Experience with Revit.
• Trace 3D+ knowledge is a plus but not required.
• Interest in fire protection, life safety, and building systems design.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and review of fire protection systems.
• Participate in design review meetings, workshops, and project coordination activities.
• Support the preparation of comprehensive fire protection design packages.
• Assist with construction administration and project support activities.
• Participate in site evaluations and documentation of existing fire protection systems.
• Gain exposure to building code requirements, fire and life safety systems, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Revit

Trace 3D+

Education

Architectural Engineering (Fire Protection emphasis preferred)

Fire Protection Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

Revit

Trace 3D+

Job description

Summer 2027 - Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineering Internship Opportunity at HGA!

Locations: Boston, MA or Washington, DC

Begin to build your future at HGA! We have an excellent opportunity for a college or graduate school student for a paid summer internship in summer of 2027. The summer internship is typically 12 weeks in length beginning on or before June 1, 2027, through mid-August (depending on your schedule).

HGA is a full-service planning and design firm of over 1,000 professionals offering planning, engineering, architecture and interior design services in 12 offices. Our nationally recognized team of integrated experts partner closely with clients through a collaborative and transparent process, delivering successful project outcomes across Healthcare, Education, Science + Technology, Arts, Community + Living, Workplace, and Government markets.

At HGA, we are committed to meeting our clients' sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy and to carbon reductions in our structures through our participation in the SE2050 challenge. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.

HGA is both team-oriented and employee-friendly, and social activities are integrated into our office culture. As HGA continues to learn how we can enhance an equitable culture, we've reaffirmed how important it is to have a safe environment, one where everyone can bring their best selves to work every day. We offer challenge, recognition and personal visibility with an opportunity to be part of some great projects.

Application deadline: October 23, 2026
Interviews conducted: October - November 2026
Offers extended: By December 2026
Summer internship dates: June 1, 2027 - Mid-August (With flexibility to start earlier depending on your school schedule)

What you'll do:

As a Fire Protection and Life Safety Intern, you will:

• Assist with the design and review of fire protection systems.
• Participate in design review meetings, workshops, and project coordination activities.
• Support the preparation of comprehensive fire protection design packages.
• Assist with construction administration and project support activities.
• Participate in site evaluations and documentation of existing fire protection systems.
• Gain exposure to building code requirements, fire and life safety systems, and multidisciplinary project teams.

What you’ll bring:

• Pursuing a degree in:
  • Architectural Engineering (Fire Protection emphasis preferred),
  • Fire Protection Engineering,
  • Mechanical Engineering.
• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited program.
• Currently a junior, senior, or graduate student.
• Experience with Revit.
• Knowledge of Trace 3D+ is a plus but not required.
• Interest in fire protection, life safety, and building systems design.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Hourly Rate: $29/hour (Boston or Washington, DC).