Part-Time Life Safety Intern

TLC ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS INC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Mentorship

Job summary

TLC Engineering Solutions INC offers an internship to current students pursuing ABET-accredited bachelor’s degrees in fire protection or related engineering fields. Interns will work on real projects from concept to construction, receiving on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced engineers in Revit drafting and fire protection design.

The program provides a flexible, hybrid schedule with up to 3 days work-from-home and a potential continuation after summer part-time, depending on

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing an ABET accredited bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering, fire protection engineering technology, architectural engineering, or other engineering disciplines based on understanding of SFPE core competencies.
• Desire to pursue a career in engineering consulting, specifically in life safety services.
• Ability to work full time (40 hours per week) from May through August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Apply academic education to assigned tasks on real projects from concept to completion of construction.
• Receive on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced engineers in Revit drafting/modeling and fire protection design including fire alarms, sprinkler, and suppression systems.

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering Technology

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

HASS

Hydratec

PyroSim

CONTAM

Job description

How Do Internships Work?Interns start mid-September and work until early December and work part-time (up to 25 hours per week). TLC provides flexible schedule options with various start times. Interns have the benefit of TLC’s hybrid schedule where they can work up to 3 days from home. There are opportunities for Interns to continue after the summer on a part-time basis dependent upon performance and school schedule.Responsibilities:The Intern will work at applying academic education to assigned tasks on real projects of all sizes and types from concept to completion of construction. They are provided on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced engineers to learn the basics of Revit drafting / modeling and fire protection design including fire alarms, sprinkler, and other suppression systems.Qualifications:Current student pursuing an ABET accredited bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering, fire protection engineering technology, architectural engineering, or other engineering disciplines based on understanding of SFPE core competenciesDesire to pursue a career in engineering consulting, specifically in life safety servicesAbility to work full time (40 hours per week) from May through August 2026Computer software knowledge or ability to learn, as appropriate (Revit, HASS, Hydratec, PyroSim, CONTAM, etc.)TLC is consistently ranked among the largest multidiscipline firms in the country for the built environment. We have grown to more than 500 highly qualified professionals in 21 offices since our start in 1955! We know that our team is our success, and their growth this year has landed TLC as a Hot Firm. Even more importantly, TLC was named as one of the “Best Firms” based upon the feedback of our staff! We are JUST certified and consistently challenge ourselves to be the best we can be for our team and communities.Outside recruiters may not contact any TLC Engineering Solutions (TLC) employee directly to present candidates. Please contact TLC Corporate Recruiting or TLC Director of Human Resources to execute a contract for placement of candidates. TLC will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without a prior signed agreement.TLC is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, dedicated to Workforce Diversity. OE/M/F/IWD/V – Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. TLC participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, age and other classifications covered under federal, state or local laws.