Fire Protection Engineering Intern
Job Description
All Locations
Raleigh, NC
Tracking Code
26864
Position Type
Intern
Job Description
Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.
Position Summary: Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering Intern to join our team. The Fire Protection Engineering Intern will support the assigned design department by assisting with a variety of tasks, including special project assignments and active participation in project design and documentation, to gain practical experience and support their educational development.
Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Assist senior or lead Fire Protection Engineers with basic design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout support
- Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, design development, and construction phases
- Assist with construction phase activities, including participating in site visits, supporting RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and helping update record drawings
- Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed
- Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices
- Develop basic design, analysis, and technical skills through hands-on experience
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate with team members
- Receive guidance and direction from supervisors and team leaders
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and other multidisciplinary team members
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Required Skills
- Familiarity in using standard Microsoft Office for document creation and email communication
- Ability to prepare well organized, clear, and concise written materials
- Ability to support work with attention to detail and creativity
- Developing presentation skills, including communicating ideas to different groups
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively with guidance from supervisors
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate well with others
Required Experience
- Full-time student currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering Technology.
Preferred Experience
- Coursework in a related field
- Previous internship or relevant work experience
- Familiarity with design and production software, with the ability to use these tools to develop project documents and collaborate with project team members
