Fire Alarm Design Intern — Paid Internship + Housing Support

J. F. Ahern Co.; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Relocation Housing Stipend

401(k) and mental health resources

Professional development opportunities

Hands-on project experience

Job summary

J. F. Ahern Co. invites applicants for a Fire Alarm Design Intern position in Fond du Lac, WI. This paid internship emphasizes hands-on design experience, with tasks spanning AutoCAD-based layouts, hydraulic calculations, permitting submittals, and BIM coordination.

Candidates should be in good academic standing, preferably with AutoCAD experience and basic knowledge of the construction industry. Relocation housing stipends and strong benefits support are offered.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with AutoCAD and strong mathematical/analytical skills preferred.
• Candidates should maintain good academic standing.
• Knowledge of the construction industry is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Design the layout of fire alarm systems and special hazards fire protection systems using AutoCAD-based software.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and prepare submittal drawings to obtain building permits.
• Coordinate in 3D with NavisWorks for BIM workflows.
• Assist with project scheduling and on-site field surveys.
• Create material stock listings for pre-fabrication and prepare installation drawings.
• Prepare close-out packages and operation & maintenance documents.

Skills

AutoCAD

Math skills

Analytical skills

Education

Good academic standing

Tools

NavisWorks

Job description

J. F. Ahern Co. invites applicants for a Fire Alarm Design Intern position in Fond du Lac, WI. This paid internship emphasizes hands-on design experience, with tasks spanning AutoCAD-based layouts, hydraulic calculations, permitting submittals, and BIM coordination.

Candidates should be in good academic standing, preferably with AutoCAD experience and basic knowledge of the construction industry. Relocation housing stipends and strong benefits support are offered.