Fire Protection Engineering Intern

Coffman Engineers, Inc.; Fulton (MD); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffman Engineers, Inc. in Fulton, MD is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering Intern. This full-time, in-person internship offers 3–4 days in the office and 1–2 days remote. Pay is $24–$30 per hour.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Fire Protection Engineering program and maintain ongoing coursework. Sponsorship not available. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential. Eligibility includes full-time enrollment in an engineering program, with at least one year of

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in an engineering program; priority given to fire protection track.
• One year of coursework toward an undergraduate engineering degree preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a Fire Protection Engineering degree program or related coursework.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Engineering student

Education

Post-secondary education in Fire Protection Engineering

Job description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 24locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.
To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers’ DC Metro office. We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual with an interest in engineering to join our team as aFire Protection Engineering Intern.The ideal candidate will have a minimum of oneyear of post-secondary education in an accredited fire protection engineering program.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Enrolled as a full-time student in an engineering program at a nationally recognized, accredited college.
• One year of required courses completed towards an undergraduate engineering degree (preferred).
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Fire Protection Engineering degree program or taking fire protection–specific courses as part of their engineering studies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail orientated and organized.
• Ability to work up to 32 hours per week during the winter break (winter position) or up to 40 hours per week during the summer break (summer position). Flexibility will be provided to accommodate individual school schedules and academic demands.
  We are hiring multiple students to support each seasonal period separately:
  • Winter Break: A 3‑week assignment from January 4–22
  • Summer Break: Full summer break assignment

Hourly pay rate: $24 - $30/hour
Full‑time, in‑person internship based in our Fulton, MD office.
3-4 days in office, 1-2 days work from home.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why You Want to Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

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Coffman at a Glance:

• 47 years in business
• 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

Thisposition is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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