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Jensen Hughes

Sep 10

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Cary
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a degree in engineering, have knowledge of engineering principles, strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in PC software.
  • You will assist in developing and reviewing drawings, conducting code analyses, performing calculations, resolving design issues, and communicating with team members and clients effectively.

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 is the role of the intern in the Fire Protection Engineering department?

The intern will assist with developing, modifying, and reviewing drawings, creating plans and specifications, conducting code analyses and inspections, and performing calculations related to fire protection systems.

What educational background is required for the internship?

Applicants should be working towards a Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering from an accredited college or university.

Are there specific skills required for this internship?

Yes, candidates should have knowledge of engineering principles or construction practices, intermediate-level communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in personal computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.

How can interns expect to communicate within their role?

Interns will need to effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and other stakeholders throughout their tasks and projects.

Is prior experience in fire protection engineering required for applicants?

No prior experience is specified as a requirement, but demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles is expected.

What locations are available for this internship?

The internship is available at various locations in the South region of the United States, and applicants are encouraged to indicate their top two desired locations on the application.

Does Jensen Hughes have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Jensen Hughes emphasizes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, celebrating individuals for their unique backgrounds and perspectives.

What types of projects will interns be involved in?

Interns will work on projects related to life safety, fire protection, security, and mass notification across commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors.

What are the main responsibilities of the intern?

Intern responsibilities include developing drawings and reports, conducting design problem resolution, performing code analysis, and executing basic calculations related to fire safety systems.

Are there any specific codes and standards interns will need to reference?

Yes, interns will need to identify and reference applicable codes and standards while evaluating responses to inquiries related to fire protection engineering.

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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.