Intern, Fire Protection Engineering

Jensen Hughes; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes is looking to hire college students for internships within our Fire Protection Engineering department at many of our locations throughout the United States.

We are a leading fire protection consulting firm providing a range of professional services involving life safety, fire protection, security and mass notification on commercial, institutional, and industrial projects for clients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of engineering principles or construction technology and practices.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret businessPeriodicals, journals, procedures or regulations.
• Strong written and oral communication to write reports and respond to stakeholders.
• Self-starter with problem-solving and the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develops, modifies, and reviews drawings of systems or components to standards.
• Prepares plans, specifications, and inspection reports to ensure accuracy and professionalism.
• Assists in field investigations, detailed design work, and coordination of design aspects.
• Identifies applicable codes and standards for inquiries.
• Conducts analyses such as building code, egress, fire detection, smoke control, and sprinkler reviews.
• Performs basic calculations (eg, egress, area, sprinkler water supplies).
• Communicates effectively with project team members, clients, and others.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-starter

PC skills

Education

Engineering degree (pursuing)

Job description

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry‑leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

JENSEN HUGHES is looking to hire college students for internships within our Fire Protection Engineering department at many of our locations throughout the United States. We are a leading fire protection consulting firm providing a range of professional services involving life safety, fire protection, security and mass notification on commercial, institutional, and industrial projects for clients worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develops, modifies, and/or reviews drawings of systems or components, according to established standards
• Develops plans, specifications, and inspection reports as needed on assigned tasks to see that these items are complete, accurate, and in accordance with good, professional service practice standards
• Assist technically in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigations or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project
• Identify applicable codes and standards to reference in evaluating how to respond to inquiries
• Conduct and document assigned work such as basic building code analyses, egress analyses, fire detection and alarm systems reviews, smoke control systems reviews, and basic sprinkler and water supply systems reviews, including hydraulic calculations
• Perform basic calculations as assigned such as size required means of egress, maximum allowable building area, sprinkler system water supplies, and smoke control equipment
• Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others

Requirements And Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles or construction technology and practices
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Possess intermediate-level written and oral communication skills to write reports, business correspondence, presentations and procedure manuals, and to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the public
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Responsible self-starter with problem solving and reasoning skills
• Possess intermediate-level personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data.

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.

National Pay Range

$20—$30 USD

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.