Fire Protection Design Intern: Learn & Build Systems

Bowman Consulting; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401(k) retirement savings with match

Paid time off, sick leave, holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Discretionary bonuses and incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) andw

Job summary

Bowman Consulting in Towson, MD is seeking a Fire Protection Intern to gain hands-on experience in fire protection design and life safety systems. You will observe, assist, and participate in site visits, construction administration, and documentation under the guidance of senior engineers.

This internship emphasizes learning, teamwork, and professional development, with exposure to AutoCAD, REVIT, CONTAM, and FDS modeling software, and a supportive benefits package as described by Bowman.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent commensurate experience required.
• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited degree program, preferably in a fire protection engineering program of study.
• Interest in fire protection engineering as a future career path.
• Introductory study or knowledge of AutoCAD, REVIT, CONTAM, and/or FDS modeling software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Perform work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes.
• Receive direction on all aspects of assignments, specific tasks and how to execute. Work is thoroughly reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles.
• Interact with multiple departments and peers within the organization and participate in intern program learning and development opportunities.
• Observe and participate in the fire protection design projects.
• Conduct site visits with engineers to perform flow tests.
• Conduct construction administration site visits with engineers to document testing for sprinkler, fire alarm, and/or fire pump systems.
• Design fire protection and life safety systems for various projects under the direction of an engineer
• Communicate effectively with engineers, project manager, and occasionally the client.
• Conduct field observations visits to accurately document the existing field conditions.
• Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget under direction of a senior engineer and project manager.
• If directed, review all project related construction administrative items (shop drawings, RFI's, change order proposals).
• Review and learn codes applicable to the discipline.

Skills

Enrolled in ABET-accredited program

Interest in fire protection

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ABET-accredited degree program (enrollment)

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

CONTAM

FDS modeling

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bowman Consulting in Towson, MD is seeking a Fire Protection Intern to gain hands-on experience in fire protection design and life safety systems. You will observe, assist, and participate in site visits, construction administration, and documentation under the guidance of senior engineers.

This internship emphasizes learning, teamwork, and professional development, with exposure to AutoCAD, REVIT, CONTAM, and FDS modeling software, and a supportive benefits package as described by Bowman.