Fire Protection Engineering Intern — Life-Safety & Codes

Core States Group; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome package

Branded swag

Team-building activities

Networking opportunities

Group sessions with industry leaders

Wellness initiatives

Volunteer activities

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering Intern to work with experienced engineers on life safety and fire protection design projects. This 11-week internship offers exposure to layouts, code analysis, and construction documentation in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will learn through hands-on use of AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools while supporting project coordination, site visits, and documentation preparation, all within the Bentonville, AR office.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a junior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Interested in life safety systems and code compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player.
• Eager to learn in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary AEC environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fire alarm and fire suppression system layouts
• Support code analysis and life safety reviews
• Participate in project coordination meetings with multidisciplinary teams
• Review applicable fire and building codes
• Attend site visits and observe construction progress
• Assist with permit and construction documentation preparation
• Learn how fire protection systems integrate into architectural and MEP designs

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

BIM coordination tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Core States Group is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering Intern to work with experienced engineers on life safety and fire protection design projects. This 11-week internship offers exposure to layouts, code analysis, and construction documentation in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will learn through hands-on use of AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools while supporting project coordination, site visits, and documentation preparation, all within the Bentonville, AR office.