About the role#
Jensen Hughes is hiring interns for the Fire Protection Engineering department. This role involves working on life safety, fire protection, security, and mass notification projects for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. This is a full-time, paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Develop, modify, and review drawings of systems or components.
- Create plans, specifications, and inspection reports.
- Assist with technical design problems, including field investigations and design computations.
- Coordinate specific design aspects within projects.
- Identify and reference applicable codes and standards.
- Conduct and document building code, egress, fire alarm, smoke control, and sprinkler system analyses.
- Perform basic calculations for building areas, water supplies, and egress requirements.
- Communicate project status to team members and clients.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program or higher in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.
- Knowledge of engineering principles or construction technology.
- Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, journals, and government regulations.
- Intermediate skills in written and oral communication.
- Capability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
- Intermediate computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and routine database tasks.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
- A self-starter mindset with strong reasoning skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Concord, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
About Jensen Hughes
Jensen Hughes is a professional services firm that specializes in fire protection engineering and risk management. Founded in 1980, the company provides consulting on security, emergency management, and process safety. It maintains a global presence with a workforce of nearly 1,900 employees. The firm is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.
How to get in at Jensen Hughes
Applying early is a distinct advantage at Jensen Hughes because recruiters review applications as they arrive. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, so you can submit your materials before the applicant pool grows large. This helps you avoid the common frustration of getting lost in a massive queue of candidates. You can also reach out to recruiters directly to ask about the role or a potential referral, which often improves your response rate. Intern Insider surfaces the specific recruiters behind these roles, allowing you to bypass general application portals and make a direct connection with the people who actually make the hiring decisions.
