Life Safety Intern (Northeast) Summer 2027

Code Red Consultants; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Code Red Consultants is seeking a Life Safety Intern to support professional engineers and subject matter experts. You will conduct on-site inspections, prepare code reports, and perform code reviews to ensure compliance with building and fire safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, independent work habits, and strong communication. Prior AutoCAD/Revit familiarity is a plus; junior-year engineering students are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Completed at least junior year of undergraduate engineering studies (ABET accredited preferred).
• Enrollment in a Fire Protection Engineering master's program is preferred but not required.
• Leadership skills, strong work ethic, 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 team-based, collaborative environment focusing on delivering client value.
• AutoCAD and/or Revit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site visual inspections for building compliance with codes (fire, life safety, accessibility).
• Write code reports detailing fire protection and life safety features and code compliance.
• Perform code reviews of architectural/engineering plans for code compliance.
• Provide performance-based design solutions (fire modeling, egress modeling, structural fire resistance).
• Develop code summaries, life safety, and 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

Teamwork

Time management

AutoCAD

Revit

Engineering basics

Education

ABET accredited 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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