Fire & Life Safety Eng Intern — Field Work & Codes

SOCOTEC; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Training

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SOCOTEC in Worcester, MA is seeking a curious, dependable intern to join its Fire & Life Safety team. You will gain hands-on experience on real-world building and fire safety projects, under the guidance of experienced engineers and consultants.

You'll explore fire protection systems, building codes, risk analysis, site inspections, and reporting while developing technical, analytical, and communication skills for a career in engineering and consulting.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Architectural Engineering or related field.
• Interest in fire protection, building safety, engineering, architecture, or building design and construction.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Comfortable in office and site environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building and fire code research and consultation.
• Support Fire Protection Engineers and Life Safety Consultants with project assignments.
• Assist with reviewing building plans and drawings.
• Learn how fire and life safety requirements are incorporated into building designs.
• Gain exposure to fire protection engineering and fire protection systems.
• Learn about smoke alarms, fire alarms, and other fire detection and suppression systems.
• Assist with risk analysis and identifying potential life safety concerns.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and field observations.
• Document site conditions, inspection findings, and project information.
• Support preparation of technical reports and project documentation.
• Work with professionals to identify solutions to life safety challenges.
• Develop technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Explore different areas of Fire & Life Safety based on interests and goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Job description

SOCOTEC in Worcester, MA is seeking a curious, dependable intern to join its Fire & Life Safety team. You will gain hands-on experience on real-world building and fire safety projects, under the guidance of experienced engineers and consultants.

You'll explore fire protection systems, building codes, risk analysis, site inspections, and reporting while developing technical, analytical, and communication skills for a career in engineering and consulting.