About the role#
Jensen Hughes is seeking college students for internships within our Fire Protection Engineering department. This is a full-time, paid position based on-site in Denver, Colorado. We provide professional services involving life safety, fire protection, security, and mass notification for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
What you'll do#
- Develop, modify, and review drawings of systems or components according to established standards.
- Create plans, specifications, and inspection reports to ensure they meet professional service practices.
- Assist in resolving design problems through field investigations, inspections, and detailed design work.
- Identify and reference applicable codes and standards when evaluating inquiries.
- Conduct building code, egress, fire detection, alarm, and smoke control system reviews.
- Perform calculations for means of egress, building area, sprinkler system water supplies, and smoke control equipment.
- Coordinate specific design aspects within project teams and communicate with clients.
What you'll need#
- Currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering from an accredited institution.
- Knowledge of engineering principles or construction practices.
- Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, professional journals, and governmental regulations.
- Intermediate written and oral communication skills for reports, correspondence, and presentations.
- Proficiency with personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email.
- Ability to solve practical problems and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Self-starter mindset with strong reasoning skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Denver, Colorado.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- 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.
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