Fire Protection Engineering Intern (Dallas or Fort Worth)

Burns & McDonnell; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern to apply standard engineering techniques, assist lead engineers, and support design updates across market segments, including Global Facilities. The role emphasizes communication skills, problem solving, and a proactive learning mindset.

Interns will contribute to projects spanning manufacturing facilities, data centers, and mission-critical spaces, with potential per work location in Dallas/Fort Worth.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education in a field related to the work done in the department.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programmes, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Assist lead engineers with project duties and update designs as needed.
• Support design of engineering systems and other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate across market segments to support facility projects.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Strong problem solving

Self-motivated learner

Demonstrated leadership

Education

Pursuing Bachelors/Master's in Fire Protection Eng

ABET accreditation preferred

Currently enrolled in related field

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Prior internship/consulting pref.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Engineering Interns are responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. This includes standard design of engineering systems, correcting and updating designs, assisting lead engineers with various project duties, and other duties as assigned.

Specific assignments and project work vary depending on the market segments. Please see below for information on each market:

Global Facilities

The Global Facilities group is responsible for the planning and design of manufacturing facilities, district energy systems, data centers and mission-critical facilities. This includes work across diverse industries, including aerospace, space and defense, food and beverage, life sciences and technology, consumer products, healthcare and advanced manufacturing, guiding projects from site selection through startup.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education in a field related to the work done in the department.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programmes, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Benefits

Interns may participate in our 401(k) retirement programme provided plan eligibility requirements are met. Sick leave is accrued based on the actual number of hours worked. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Intern

Primary Location US-TX-Dallas

Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 264170

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-MW #GFS