Fire Protection Engineer Intern - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (Summer 2026)

Overview

Assist in fire protection design, code compliance, and system specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• fire design
• spec development
• code compliance
• contract admin
• team coordination
• safety practices

Tasks

-Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Assist in develop specifications and administer contracts for the furnishing and installation of fire alarm systems, water-based suppression systems, gaseous suppression systems, underground fire mains and fire pumps. -Assist in the development of fire protection design and fire hazard analysis for industrial facility job sites in order to determine hazards and designate appropriate active and passive fire protection schemes. -Review the elements of the facility related to life safety and means of egress. -Assist in the application of building and fire code requirements (primarily IBC/IFC), applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, and other codes and standards for various projects. -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Coordination with interdisciplinary project teams to ensure the quality of the design, installation, and operation of the fire protection systems.

Requirements

• word
• excel
• bachelor's
• fire protection
• communication
• work ethic

What You Bring

-Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. -Good written and verbal communication skills. -Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done. -Must have knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel -Pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Engineering Technology with a Fire Protection focus or related degree. -Regular, reliable attendance

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About Kiewit

-It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions. -Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors. -Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites. -Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables. -With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.

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