Fire Sprinkler Design Intern Continental

Kiewit Corporation; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company is seeking a Design Intern to support the Drafting & Design department. You will revise shop drawings, prepare job packets and CAD backgrounds, with supervision from the Area Design Manager or Contract Design Manager.

Part-time during the school year and full-time in Summer 2026 are possible. Ideal candidates are pursuing Engineering or Fire Protection related degrees, have knowledge of MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint and AutoCAD, and show a strong work ethic with

Qualifications

• Part-time availability during the school year (not mandatory) and full-time during Summer 2026.
• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree strongly preferred (Associates degree also considered).
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong work ethic – willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Design Department with tasks including revising shop drawings, making test papers and preparing job packets, plotting and preparing CAD backgrounds.
• Design interns may manage and design projects as assigned with supervision by the Area Design Manager or Contract Design Manager.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Education

Pursuing Engineering/Fire Protection/Construction Management or related

Associates degree considered

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Requisition ID: 182618

Job Level: Internship

Home District/Group: Continental Fire & Alarm District

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Building

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

Department Overview

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company is a full-service fire suppression company that designs, installs, services and inspects fire protection systems. Our headquarters are in Omaha, NE, with area offices in Davenport, IA; Des Moines, IA; and Glen Burnie, MD. We pride ourselves on developing top-notch people into the managers and leaders of the future. Our success is evidenced by the number of successful, long-term Continental employees. We commit extensive resources to training and developing our people through formal programs and hands‑on experience. Our experienced personnel, use of innovative technology and genuine dedication to customer service has established us as a trusted source for fire protection services.

Location

This position is based out of our main office in Omaha, Nebraska and Hanover, Maryland

Responsibilities

• You will assist the Design Department with multiple tasks including but not limited to revising shop drawings, making test papers and preparing job packets, plotting and preparing CAD backgrounds.
• As a Design intern you may manage and design projects as assigned with supervision by the Area Design Manager or Contract Design Manager.

Successful candidates must:

• Be available for part-time work during the school year (not mandatory) and full-time work during the Summer of 2026
• Be pursuing a degree in Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree strongly preferred (Associates degree also considered)
• Have knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Have a strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Have experience in AutoCAD

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $17.00/hr - $24.00/hr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

At Continental, we only hire the best - and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best.

As a leader in fire-protection and alarm and detection systems, our people are the most qualified in the industry, thanks to our extensive, ongoing training. We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, you’ll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences.

If you want opportunities to grow, look no further.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.

Nearest Major Market

Omaha

Nearest Secondary Market

Council Bluffs

Job Segment

Drafting, Summer Internship, Intern, AutoCAD, CAD, Engineering, Entry Level