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Fire Protection Engineering Intern New York, NY, Westborough, MA, Boston MA and Warwick, RI

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Jensen Hughes

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Warwick
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should pursue a degree in engineering, understand engineering principles, communicate effectively, solve practical problems, interpret diverse instructions, and be proficient with PC applications.
  • You will review and develop drawings, conduct code analyses, assist in design problem resolution, perform calculations, and communicate with team members and clients on fire protection systems.

Requirements

  • Working towards a Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles or construction technology and practices
  • Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  • Possess intermediate-level written and oral communication skills to write reports, business correspondence, presentations and procedure manuals, and to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the public
  • Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Responsible self-starter with problem solving and reasoning skills
  • Possess intermediate-level personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Develops, modifies, and/or reviews drawings of systems or components, according to established standards
  • Develops plans, specifications, and inspection reports as needed on assigned tasks to see that these items are complete, accurate, and in accordance with good, professional service practice standards
  • Assist technically in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigations or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project
  • Identify applicable codes and standards to reference in evaluating how to respond to inquiries
  • Conduct and document assigned work such as basic building code analyses, egress analyses, fire detection and alarm systems reviews, smoke control systems reviews, and basic sprinkler and water supply systems reviews, including hydraulic calculations
  • Perform basic calculations as assigned such as size required means of egress, maximum allowable building area, sprinkler system water supplies, and smoke control equipment
  • Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others

FAQs

What locations are available for the Fire Protection Engineering Intern position?

The available locations for this position are New York, NY; Westborough, MA; Boston, MA; and Warwick, RI.

What is the primary focus of Jensen Hughes as a company?

Jensen Hughes focuses on fire protection engineering and offers a range of professional services involving life safety, fire protection, security, and mass notification across commercial, institutional, and industrial projects worldwide.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Candidates must be working towards a Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering from an accredited college or university and should possess knowledge of engineering principles or construction technology and practices.

What types of responsibilities will I have as an intern?

Interns will develop and review drawings, create plans and specifications, assist in resolving design problems, conduct building code analyses, perform hydraulic calculations, and communicate effectively with project team members.

Are there opportunities for professional growth at Jensen Hughes?

Yes, Jensen Hughes is committed to a culture of trust, integrity, and professional growth, which includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Is prior experience in fire protection engineering required for this internship?

Prior experience is not required, but demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles or construction technology is preferred.

How should I indicate my preferred locations when applying?

When applying, please make sure to indicate your #1 and #2 desired locations on your application.

What skills are important for this internship role?

Important skills include problem-solving abilities, effective communication, proficiency in basic calculations, and intermediate-level personal computer skills.

Does Jensen Hughes provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Is there a policy regarding third-party recruiting agencies?

Yes, Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes or inquiries from recruiting agencies unless they have signed a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by the Talent Acquisition team.

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Jensen Hughes

Engineering, Consulting and Technology that Make Our World Safe, Secure and Resilient

Consulting
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Worldwide, we are most recognized for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a tradition of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields – from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. We invite you to help make our world more safe, secure and resilient by partnering with our growing global team of dedicated engineers, technical experts and consultants. Together, we can help protect what matters most by solving some of the most complex challenges, championing best practices and shaping industry standards.