About the role#
Jensen Hughes is looking for students to join our Fire Protection Engineering department. You will work on professional services projects involving life safety, fire protection, security, and mass notification for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients.
What you'll do#
- Develop, modify, and review system drawings and components based on project standards.
- Create plans, specifications, and inspection reports.
- Assist with design problems, including field investigations and checking design computations.
- Identify and apply relevant codes and standards for project evaluations.
- Conduct building code, egress, fire detection, alarm, smoke control, and sprinkler system reviews.
- Perform technical calculations for means of egress, building area, and water supplies.
- Coordinate with project team members and clients to ensure project requirements are met.
What you'll need#
- Working towards a Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering.
- Knowledge of engineering principles or construction practices.
- Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, professional journals, and government regulations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills for reports and presentations.
- Proficiency with personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Ability to solve practical problems and manage multiple tasks at once.
Location & details#
- Location: Allen, Texas.
- This is a full-time, on-site internship.
- The position operates on a rolling basis.
About Jensen Hughes
Jensen Hughes is a professional services firm that specializes in fire protection engineering and risk management. Founded in 1980, the company provides consulting on security, emergency management, and process safety. It maintains a global presence with a workforce of nearly 1,900 employees. The firm is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.
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