Fire Protection Engineering Intern - Aviation & Federal (Minneapolis)

Location: US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Standard design of engineering systems.
• Correct and update designs.
• Assist lead engineers with various project duties.
• Other duties assigned.
• Specific assignments and project work vary depending on market segments.
• Aviation & Federal group responsibilities: program management, master planning, facility design commissioning, and operational systems design of commercial aviation and Federal & Military projects, including buildings, infrastructure, hangars, passenger terminals, fueling & ramp services, runways, and aviation support facilities.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education in a field related to the work done in the department.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Pay

Compensation: $18.50-36.00 Hourly

Benefits

• Eligible interns may participate in the 401(k) retirement program.
• Sick leave is accrued based on the actual number of hours worked.

Schedule

Full-time; Travel: Yes, 5% of the time.