Fire Protection Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 (FED/IRV)

Job description

Ready to launch your engineering career while working on projects that help protect people and communities around the world? Join our team in Irvine, CA, and gain hands-on experience alongside licensed Fire Protection Engineers who are designing some of today's most innovative and complex buildings. As a Fire Protection Engineering Intern, you'll contribute to projects across a variety of industries, including commercial, federal, mission critical, and advanced facilities.

You'll have the opportunity to support work on projects throughout the United States and internationally, gaining exposure to the challenges and solutions that shape the built environment. Working side-by-side with experienced engineers, you'll help develop fire sprinkler systems, special hazards suppression systems, fire pumps, fire alarm and mass notification systems, and life safety and code analyses. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in real project work, and build both technical and professional skills that will support your future career growth.

We're looking for curious, motivated students who are excited to learn, ask questions, and make an impact. Previous design experience is helpful but not required. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to industry-leading projects, you'll develop the knowledge and confidence to grow as an engineer. Successful candidates are strong communicators, collaborative team players, and thoughtful problem-solvers who enjoy tackling complex challenges.

You'll have opportunities to share ideas, learn from experts, and contribute to projects that help safeguard people, property, and critical infrastructure. Our hybrid work environment offers flexibility while ensuring meaningful opportunities for in-person collaboration, networking, and mentorship. Bring your ambition, creativity, and passion for learning, and we'll help you build the experience and skills to shape the future of fire protection engineering.

• United States Citizenship
• Currently enrolled in a degree seeking program for Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology or other closely related degree
• Completion of at least two years of college coursework
• Familiarity with Revit and/or AutoCAD Ideally, you’ll also have:
• 3.0 GPA
• Working knowledge of Revit and/or Autocad
• A previous internship in mechanical or fire protection engineering Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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