Fire Protection Engineer Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm that provides holistic advice for clients’ complex challenges. They offer expertise in structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research. With 750 employees across nine US offices, SGH is committed to innovation and advancing the possibilities within the engineering field. The company emphasizes lifelong learning, professional growth, and giving back to the professions and communities they serve.
Job Description:
SGH is seeking a motivated Fire Protection Engineer Intern to join their Los Angeles, CA office. This internship offers hands-on experience working alongside industry experts, applying classroom knowledge to real-world problems.
What you’ll be doing:
• Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, and construction observations.
• Support project drafting, structural design and analysis, and site inspections.
• Analyze materials, support petrography staff, develop test protocols, design and construct testing apparatus, perform tests, and analyze test data.
• Collaborate with SGH engineers to perform reconnaissance on existing structures, conduct field tests, or monitor construction in progress.
• Organize field data and assist with research to facilitate analysis, problem solving, and repair design.
• Perform analysis under the guidance of licensed professionals using hand calculations and analysis software.
• Assist with the preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.
• Travel and work from heights may be required.
What you’ll need:
• An interest in Fire Protection engineering.
• Maintain high grades in studies.
• Enthusiasm for challenging and sophisticated engineering work in a professional environment.
• Strong communication abilities.
