Fire Protection Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday time off

Travel reimbursement may be available

Course credit eligibility

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an intern to join our Fire Protection Engineering team on-site in Idaho Falls. You will support a designated organization, assist with fire protection system design reviews, work orders, engineering changes, and fire impairments, helping identify and resolve fire and life safety issues across the laboratory.

The internship runs on a 4x10 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled full-time in an ABET-accredited program in Fire Protection Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT/OPT).
• Resume, unofficial transcripts, and current class schedule required.
• Eligible for course credit may be available.

Responsibilities

• Support fire protection system design reviews, work orders and engineering changes.
• Assist with fire impairments and identify/resolve fire and life safety issues.
• Research and apply industry fire protection codes and standards; engage with researchers and craftspeople.
• Participate in inspections and testing of sprinkler, detection and alarm systems.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Engineering calculations

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited program

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an intern to join our Fire Protection Engineering team. As an intern you will support a designated organization, assist with fire protection system design reviews, work orders, engineering changes, fire impairments, and help identify and resolve fire and life safety issues across the laboratory.

Key responsibilities include researching and applying industry fire protection codes and standards, engaging with craftspeople and researchers, and participating in fire protection system inspections and testing (including sprinkler, detection, and alarm systems). This internship offers hands‑on experience, practical fire protection engineering skills, and exposure to real‑world operational challenges at INL.

This team works a 4x10 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled full time in an Undergraduate Degree Program, or Master's Degree Program at an ABET accredited college/university studying Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or another related engineering field
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

Compensation:

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
• Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
• Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job‑related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Paid holiday time off
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.