Fire & Life Safety Intern: Design & Protect Critical Buildings

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR's Fire & Life Safety Internship offers hands-on exposure to fire protection design across market sectors. You'll support the design and review of life safety systems while learning from experienced professionals in HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group.

As an intern, you’ll gain real-world experience, engage in calculations, drawings, and code research, and participate in mentoring programs. The role is full-time during Summer 2027 in Omaha, NE.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience applying engineering techniques to fire protection and life safety systems.
• Assist with calculations, drawings, specifications, code research, and project docs.
• Work under the supervision of a Professional Fire Protection Engineer and other FLS professionals.
• Participate in mentoring and young professionals’ programs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing engineering degree

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Fire & Life Safety (FLS) Intern (Summer 2027) - ( 195247 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of aFire & Life Safety (FLS)Intern, we'll count on you to:

• Gain real-world experience on exciting projects by applying standard engineering techniques and procedures to support the design and review of fire protection and life safety systems for a variety of market sectors and clients.
• Assist with engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, code research, and other project documentation related to fire protection and life safety systems.
• Work under the guidance and direct supervision of a Professional Fire Protection Engineer and other experienced Fire & Life Safety professionals.
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals’ programs
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2+ years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Interest in fire protection and life safety design, including fire suppression and fire alarm systems.
• Pursuit of a degree in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, or a related engineering program is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Temporary

BusinessClass : Fire and Life Safety

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Sep 9, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.