Fire Protection Engineering Intern

Coffman Engineers, Inc.•Oakland, CA

16h•$18 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

The right team is more than an advantage; it’s a game changer! We are seeking an entrepreneurial, dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented Fire Protection Engineering Intern to join our team of professionals! Coffman Engineers is seeking an individual who is passionate about their craft, wants to work on a high-functioning team, and looking for an environment that promotes professional growth. The ideal candidate will be a student who wishes to increase their knowledge of commercial, institutional, and industrial structures, learn about computer analysis software systems, and work in a professional fast-paced environment. Your primary focus would be providing our clients with automatic suppression system design; fire detection, alarm and mass notification system design; code analysis; egress analysis; fire resistant construction analysis; smoke control analysis; as well as general fire protection and life safety concepts and research The position is hybrid where the staff are in-person three days a week (minimum) and have the option to work remotely two days a week.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar preferred
Strong interest in fire protection engineering and life safety systems
Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Willingness to learn and take initiative
Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit is a plus, but not required
This position is not eligible for sponsorship. No paid interview travel or relocation expenses are offered for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Assisting with fire protection and life safety engineering tasks, including:
Fire suppression system layouts and calculations
Fire detection, alarm, and mass notification system design
Life safety and egress analysis
Fire-resistant construction and smoke control evaluation and design
Assist with site inspections and testing.
Performing research related to building and fire codes
Assisting with documentation, calculations, and report preparation
Utilizing engineering software and tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, spreadsheets, and basic analysis tools
Participating in team meetings and learn from project discussions
Contributing positively to office culture, collaboration, and team goals