Life Safety – SLS, Fire & Life Safety Engineering Intern

Shine BrightX LLC; Coral Gables (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Professional development opportunities

Social activities

Certified as a Great Place to Work®

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC in Florida is seeking a motivated intern in Fire Protection Engineering to support code research, site visits, and project documentation. You will assist senior engineers, review plans, and learn how life safety requirements are integrated into building designs.

Ideal candidates are pursuing relevant engineering degrees, have strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. A hands-on internship with mentorship, training, and professional development

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in fire protection, mechanical, electrical, civil, architectural engineering, or related field.
• Interest in fire protection, building safety, engineering, or building design.
• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building and fire code research and consultation.
• Support engineers and consultants with project assignments.
• Review building plans and drawings.
• Learn how fire and life safety requirements are incorporated into designs.
• Gain exposure to fire protection systems and life safety.
• Assist with risk analysis and life safety concerns.
• Document site conditions, inspection findings, and project information.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.
• Work with experienced professionals to identify solutions to safety challenges.
• Develop technical and analytical skills.

Education

Fire Protection Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Related field

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Document site conditions, inspection findings, and project information.
• Support the preparation of technical reports and project documentation.
• Work alongside experienced professionals to 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:

• Students currently pursuing a degree 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.
• Professional development opportunities.
• 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.