Life Safety Intern (Mid-Atlantic) Summer 2027

Code Red Consultants; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Code Red Consultants offers paid internships and co-ops blending classroom knowledge with practical fire and life safety consulting. Interns work alongside engineers and subject‑matter experts on site and in-office projects, gaining valuable feedback and résumé-building opportunities.

The Life Safety Intern role involves on-site inspections, code reporting, and design support using AutoCAD and Revit, with collaboration across teams to drive client results.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in ABET-accredited Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Architectural, or Industrial Engineering program is preferred.
• Junior year or higher undergraduate status required; fire protection master's preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site visual inspection of buildings for code compliance.
• Write comprehensive code reports on fire protection and life safety features.
• Perform code reviews of architectural and engineering plans.
• Provide performance-based design solutions such as fire and egress modeling.
• Develop code summaries and life safety/egress plans in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Perform commissioning and inspections of fire protection and life safety systems.
• Conduct fire stop special inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team work

Self-motivated

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Undergraduate engineering student (junior year)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Description

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact: Karen Lacroix, Human Resource Director at [e-mail], 508-205-4135.

Code Red Consultants offers paid internships and co-ops that blend classroom knowledge with practical Fire and Life Safety Consulting applications. It is the ideal opportunity to explore multiple services and markets while networking, resume building, and gaining professional feedback from the best in the business. Our program combines consistent learning opportunities through education, discussion, and both on-site and in-office project work.

As a Life Safety Intern At Code Red Consultants, You Will Work Alongside Professional Engineers And Subject Matter Experts To Provide The Following Services To Our Clients

• Conduct on-site visual inspection of existing buildings for compliance with building, fire, life safety, and accessibility codes.
• Write comprehensive code reports outlining a building's fire protection and life safety features and its compliance with applicable codes.
• Perform code reviews of architectural and engineering plans for compliance with applicable codes.
• Provide performance-based design solutions such as fire modeling, egress modeling, and structural fire resistance analyses.
• Developing code summary, life safety, and egress plans illustrating fire protection and life safety features of buildings in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Perform commissioning and inspections of fire protection and life safety systems.
• Conduct fire stop special inspections.

Requirements

• Will have completed at least their junior year of undergraduate engineering studies. Enrollment in a baccalaureate Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Architectural, or Industrial Engineering program at an ABET accredited college or university preferred.
• Enrollment (or considering enrollment) in a Fire Protection Engineering master's degree program is preferred but not required.
• Leadership skills, a strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated, and team oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of multi-tasking, meeting deadlines and dealing with changes.
• Proactive communication and time management skills.
• Interest in working in a team based, collaborative environment a small, integrated focused on driving results and providing valuable services to our clients.
• AutoCAD and/or Revit experience a plus!

This role is not benefit eligible.

Code Red is an equal opportunity employer - Disability, Veterans

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