Fire & Life Safety Engineering Intern — Field & Codes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and professional develop.

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. invites an intern to join our Fire & Life Safety team in Worcester, MA. The position provides hands-on experience with building and fire code research, inspections, and safety analyses on real projects.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, reviewing plans, learning fire protection systems, and helping document field observations. This role blends office work with site visits to develop practical skills for a career in life safety engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in fire protection, mechanical, electrical, civil or architectural engineering.
• Interest in fire protection and building safety.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to learn and attention to detail.

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.
• Assist with documenting site conditions, inspection findings, and project information.

Skills

Interest in fire protection

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Fire Protection Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Job description

SOCOTEC, Inc. invites an intern to join our Fire & Life Safety team in Worcester, MA. The position provides hands-on experience with building and fire code research, inspections, and safety analyses on real projects.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, reviewing plans, learning fire protection systems, and helping document field observations. This role blends office work with site visits to develop practical skills for a career in life safety engineering.