Fire Protection Engineering Intern

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 24 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

The right team is more than an advantage; it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineer’s San Diego Office.

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual with a passion for engineering to join our team as a Fire Protection Engineering Intern for the summer of 2027. This is a great opportunity to learn more about engineering in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry! The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of post-secondary education in an accredited engineering program, with fire protection engineering preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Expected hourly wage of $25.00 - $30.00, hourly rate is based on experience.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

Enrolled as a full-time student in an engineering program at a nationally recognized, accredited college, with fire protection engineering preferred, but not required.; Minimum of three years of required courses completed towards an undergraduate Engineering degree.; Coursework and working knowledge of Fire Protection Engineering preferred.; Working knowledge and experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam.; Experience with computer software programs and analysis systems (such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, ETABS, etc.); General building construction knowledge and/or experience with the design, engineering and/or construction (preferred); Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate ability to develop such capabilities.; Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities and demonstrate capability to develop such abilities.; Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.; Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture and morale.

Benefits

47 years in business; 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 24 locations; Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management; Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021; Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022; Top Workplace (Small), The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025; Best Places to Work (Large), San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025; “The List” for Engineering Firms, San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025