Summer 2026 Internship (Fire Protection Engineering Students)

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates • Northbrook, IL

156d • $17 - $35

About The Position

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking current fire protection engineering students for a Summer 2026 Internship within our Fire Protection Engineering practice based on-site in one of the following locations: Chicago, IL; Northbrook, IL; Dallas, TX; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA. Since 1956, WJE has been a global leader in engineering, architecture, and materials science, dedicated to solving, repairing, and preventing challenges in the built environment. Our Fire Protection Engineering group focuses on fire protection systems, life safety, building codes, and performance evaluations for both new and existing structures. At WJE, our work takes us beyond the office and into the field, where we engage directly with the projects we study. As a Fire Protection Engineering Intern, you will collaborate closely with leading experts in the industry, applying academic knowledge to real-world problems while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

Requirements

• Current student with excellent academic standing in junior or senior year of a bachelor's or in a graduate program in fire protection engineering or related field, from an accredited program.
• Focused interest in fire protection and life safety objectives and challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, integrity, and work ethic.
• Effective verbal, graphical, and written communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for solving problems in the built world and curiosity about how things work.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with on-site investigations, condition assessments, and inspections which may include surveying, documenting distress, field testing, collecting data and samples, and preparing site visit reports.
• Organize field data and assist with research of modern and historic construction documents, building codes, and design guidelines to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and repair design.
• Perform analysis of fire protection systems and/or building code issues under the guidance of licensed professionals.
• Assist project teams with the preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.
• Contribute to in-house technical research projects.

Benefits

• Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options.
• Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay vesting immediately.
• Time off to care for yourself and others.
• Investments in employees' educational assistance and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree