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 Engineers’ DC Metro office. We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual with an interest in engineering to join our team as a Fire Protection Engineering Intern . The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of post-secondary education in an accredited fire protection engineering program.

Eligibility Requirements

Hourly pay rate: $24 - $30/hour

Full‑time, in‑person internship based in our Fulton, MD office.

3-4 days in office, 1-2 days work from home.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

Enrolled as a full-time student in an engineering program at a nationally recognized, accredited college.; One year of required courses completed towards an undergraduate engineering degree (preferred).; Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Fire Protection Engineering degree program or taking fire protection–specific courses as part of their engineering studies.; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.; Detail orientated and organized.; Ability to work up to 32 hours per week during the winter break (winter position) or up to 40 hours per week during the summer break (summer position). Flexibility will be provided to accommodate individual school schedules and academic demands. We are hiring multiple students to support each seasonal period separately:; Winter Break: A 3‑week assignment from January 4–22; Summer Break: Full summer break assignment

Benefits

47 years in business; 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations; Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management; 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014; #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022; #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021; #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023