Fire Protection Engineering Intern

Overview

Summer 2026 Fire Protection Engineering Intern supporting design and analysis tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• engineering services
• corrosion control
• commissioning
• project management
• construction management

Tasks

-Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• bluebeam
• fire protection
• structural eng
• risa

What You Bring

-Working knowledge and experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam. -Enrolled as a full-time student in an in a fire protection or structural engineering program at a nationally recognized, accredited college. -46 years in business -Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities). -General building construction knowledge (preferred) -Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale. -Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. -Experience with computer software programs and analysis systems (such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, ETABS, etc.) -Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities). -Coursework and working knowledge of Structural Engineering (preferred). -Minimum of three years of required courses completed towards an undergraduate Fire Protection or Structural engineering degree.

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Benefits

-Top Workplace (Small), The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 -Best Places to Work (Large), San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

About Coffman Engineers

-Typical projects range from retail and institutional buildings to marine pipelines, battery storage, and hospital mechanical retrofits. -Specialist teams support a wide range of services including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, corrosion control, energy, and commissioning. -Noteworthy projects include wind-turbine foundations in permafrost, containerized battery systems, and embassy-scale work globally. -The firm balances nimble, small-office service with the capabilities of a leading engineering consultancy.

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Visa Sponsorship

-this position is not eligible for sponsorship.