Fire Protection Engineer Intern — LA (Part-Time, $30/HR)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Coffman Engineers is seeking a motivated Fire Protection Engineering Intern for the 2026-2027 academic year in our Downtown Los Angeles office. The role is part-time, averaging 16 to 20 hours per week, with exposure to design, code research, and project documentation.

You will work with experienced engineers on fire protection systems and life safety, gaining hands-on consulting experience in a collaborative team environment. Remote work is not offered; in-person presence is required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student in an engineering program (mechanical, electrical, fire protection or related).
• Completion of at least two years of coursework toward an undergraduate engineering degree.
• Interest in consulting engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support fire protection and life safety system design alongside experienced engineers.
• Assist with code research and analysis.
• Prepare project documentation and drawings.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership experience

Team collaboration

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Undergraduate engineering coursework (2+ years)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Coffman Engineers is seeking a motivated Fire Protection Engineering Intern for the 2026-2027 academic year in our Downtown Los Angeles office. The role is part-time, averaging 16 to 20 hours per week, with exposure to design, code research, and project documentation.

You will work with experienced engineers on fire protection systems and life safety, gaining hands-on consulting experience in a collaborative team environment. Remote work is not offered; in-person presence is required.