Life Safety – SLS, Fire & Life Safety Engineering Intern
SOCOTEC company is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects. SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth. SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.
About the Team
SOCOTEC’s Fire & Life Safety team helps protect building occupants from fire hazards and other emergencies. Our team works to ensure buildings are designed and maintained to meet applicable building and fire codes and industry standards while providing safe environments for the people who use them. Our work may include evaluating fire and life safety systems, reviewing building designs, conducting inspections, researching codes, and identifying potential risks. We help clients develop solutions that support safe evacuation, minimize risks, and protect people within the built environment.
About the Internship
We are seeking a curious, dependable, and motivated intern to join our Fire & Life Safety team. This internship provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers and consultants on real-world building and fire safety projects. Interns will be exposed to different areas of Fire & Life Safety and will have the opportunity to learn how building codes, fire protection systems, and safety practices are applied to the design and construction of buildings.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with building and fire code research and consultation.
- Support Fire Protection Engineers and Life Safety Consultants with project assignments.
- Assist with reviewing building plans and drawings.
- Learn how fire and life safety requirements are incorporated into building designs.
- Gain exposure to fire protection engineering and fire protection systems.
- Learn about smoke alarms, fire alarms, and other fire detection and suppression systems.
- Assist with risk analysis and identifying potential life safety concerns.
- Participate in building and construction site visits, inspections, and field observations.
- Assist with documenting site conditions, inspection findings, and project information.
- Support the preparation