Fire Protection Engineering Intern
At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 24 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.
To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.
The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers’ Houston office. We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual with an interest in engineering to join our team as a Fire Protection Engineering Intern during the Spring/Summer 2027 break. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of post-secondary education in an accredited fire protection engineering program.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled as a full-time student in an engineering program at a nationally recognized, accredited college.
- Two years of required courses completed towards an undergraduate engineering degree (preferred).
- Applicants are preferred to be actively enrolled in a Fire Protection Engineering program or completing fire-protection-focused coursework as part of their engineering studies.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail orientated and organized.
- Ability to work up to 40 hours during the Spring/Summer break. Flexibility for school schedule/demands will be provided.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship. No paid interview travel or relocation expenses are offered for this position.
As part of Coffman’s Fire Protection Initiative, we offer Fire Protection Engineering internship opportunities across several office locations. Applicants are encouraged to explore and apply to any location that best aligns with their interests or availability. Please note that each office manages its own hiring process, so you will need to submit an application directly to the individual posting for that location.
Why You Want to Work Here
You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different - our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.
Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.
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Coffman at a Glance:
- 47 years in business
- 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
- Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
- 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
- #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
- #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
- #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023
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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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