Fire Protection Engineering Intern: Summer 2027

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking current fire protection engineering students for a Summer 2027 Internship within our Fire Protection Engineering practice, based on-site in Dallas, TX or San Antonio, TX.

The program offers hands-on experience, collaborating with leading experts on on-site investigations, design guidelines, and client deliverables. As an Intern, you will assist with field data, perform analyses under licensed professionals, and contribute to research

Qualifications

• Current student with excellent academic standing in junior or senior year of a bachelor's or in a graduate program in fire protection engineering or related field, from an accredited program
• Focused interest in fire protection and life safety objectives and challenges
• Demonstrated leadership skills, integrity, and work ethic
• Effective verbal, graphical, and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm for solving problems in the built world and curiosity about how things work

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with on-site investigations, condition assessments, and inspections which may include surveying, documenting distress, field testing, collecting data and samples, and preparing site visit reports
• Organize field data and assist with research of modern and historic construction documents, building codes, and design guidelines to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and repair design
• Perform analysis of fire protection systems and/or building code issues under the guidance of licensed professionals
• Assist project teams with the preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports
• Contribute to in-house technical research projects

Job description

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking current fire protection engineering students for a Summer 2027 Internship within our Fire Protection Engineering practice, based on-site in Dallas, TX or San Antonio, TX.

The program offers hands-on experience, collaborating with leading experts on on-site investigations, design guidelines, and client deliverables. As an Intern, you will assist with field data, perform analyses under licensed professionals, and contribute to research