Fire Protection Engineering Intern Raleigh, NC

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, invites a Fire Protection Engineering Intern to join our team in Raleigh. You will support the Fire Protection Engineering group by assisting with design tasks, preparing drawings and project documentation, and contributing to site visits and reviews to gain practical experience.

You will work under supervision to develop core technical skills, learn company standards, and collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and other team members on diverse

Qualifications

• Full-time student currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering Technology.
• Familiarity with design and production software.
• Ability to develop project documents and collaborate with project team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior or lead Fire Protection Engineers with basic design tasks, including research and simple studies.
• Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, design development, and construction phases.
• Assist with construction phase activities, including site visits and RFI responses.
• Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed.
• Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices.
• Develop basic design, analysis, and technical skills through hands-on experience.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with team members.
• Receive guidance and direction from supervisors and team leaders.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and other multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

MS Office

Written communication

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Fire Protection Engineering student

Tools

Design software

Job description

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

Position Summary: Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering Intern to join our team. The Fire Protection Engineering Intern will support the assigned design department by assisting with a variety of tasks, including special project assignments and active participation in project design and documentation, to gain practical experience and support their educational development.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist senior or lead Fire ProtectionEngineers with basic design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout support
• Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, design development, and construction phases
• Assist with construction phase activities, including participating in site visits, supporting RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and helping update record drawings
• Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed
• Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices
• Develop basic design, analysis, and technical skills through hands-on experience
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with team members
• Receive guidance and direction from supervisors and team leaders
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and other multidisciplinary team members

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Familiarity in using standard Microsoft Office for document creation and email communication
• Ability to prepare well organized, clear, and concise written materials
• Ability to support work with attention to detail and creativity
• Developing presentation skills, including communicating ideas to different groups
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively with guidance from supervisors
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate well with others

Required Experience

• Full-time student currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering Technology.

Preferred Experience

• Coursework in a related field
• Previous internship or relevant work experience
• Familiarity with design and production software, with the ability to use these tools to develop project documents and collaborate with project team members

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law .