Life Safety – Fire & Life Safety Engineering Intern

UEC; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training opportunities

Professional development programs

Social activities

Great Place to Work®

Job summary

UEC in Coral Gables, FL is offering a Fire Protection Internship. You will assist with building and fire code research, support engineers, and review plans. You will participate in site visits and gain exposure to fire protection systems.

You will develop technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills while learning how life safety requirements are incorporated into building designs, and contribute to project documentation and reports.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a degree program in Fire Protection Engineering or related field.
• Interest in fire protection, building safety, engineering, architecture or building design and construction.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building and fire code research and consultation.
• Support Fire Protection Engineers and Life Safety Consultants with project assignments.
• Review building plans and drawings.
• Learn how fire and life safety requirements are incorporated into building designs.
• Gain exposure to fire protection engineering and fire protection systems.
• Develop technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Assist with documenting site conditions, inspection findings, and project information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment in Fire Protection or related engineering degree

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist with building and fire code research and consultation.
• Support Fire Protection Engineers and Life Safety Consultants with project assignments.
• Assist with reviewing building plans and drawings.
• Learn how fire and life safety requirements are incorporated into building designs.
• Gain exposure to fire protection engineering and fire protection systems.
• Learn about smoke alarms, fire alarms, and other fire detection and suppression systems.
• Assist with risk analysis and identifying potential life safety concerns.
• Participate in building and construction site visits, inspections, and field observations.
• Assist with documenting site conditions, inspection findings, and project information.
• Support the preparation of technical reports and project documentation.
• Work alongside experienced professionals to help identify solutions to building and life safety challenges.
• Develop technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Explore different areas of Fire & Life Safety based on interests and career goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by your manager.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who have:

• Current enrollment in a degree program in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in fire protection, building safety, engineering, architecture, or building design and construction.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in an office environment and visiting project sites.
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on project needs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Mentorship and training opportunities.
• Professional development programs.
• Social activities.
• Certified as a Great Place to Work®.

Training & Development

Interns gain exposure to building and fire codes, fire protection engineering, life safety and building design, fire and smoke detection systems, fire suppression systems, egress and emergency evacuation requirements, risk analysis, plan reviews, site inspections, technical reporting, and real-world engineering and consulting projects.

Career Progression

This internship provides a foundation for careers such as Fire Protection Engineering Associate or Fire & Life Safety Consultant.