Fire & Life Safety Engineering Intern — Real-World Projects

SOCOTEC US; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is offering a Fire & Life Safety internship aimed at students pursuing engineering degrees. Interns collaborate with senior engineers on real-world building and fire safety projects, gaining code knowledge, site observation experience, and exposure to fire protection systems.

The program emphasizes learning building codes, fire protection strategies, and safety practices, with opportunities to participate in plan reviews and field inspections.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or a related field.
• Interest in fire protection, building safety, engineering, architecture, or the design and construction of buildings.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in an office environment and visiting project sites.
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on project needs.

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 building and construction site visits, inspections, and field observations.
• Assist with documenting site conditions, inspection findings, and project information.
• Support the preparation of technical reports and project documentation.
• Work alongside experienced professionals to help identify solutions to building and life safety challenges.
• Develop your technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Explore different areas of Fire & Life Safety based on your interests and career goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by your manager.

Education

Fire Protection Engineering

Job description

SOCOTEC US is offering a Fire & Life Safety internship aimed at students pursuing engineering degrees. Interns collaborate with senior engineers on real-world building and fire safety projects, gaining code knowledge, site observation experience, and exposure to fire protection systems.

The program emphasizes learning building codes, fire protection strategies, and safety practices, with opportunities to participate in plan reviews and field inspections.