Fire Protection Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an intern to join our Fire Protection Engineering team. As an intern you will support a designated organization, assist with fire protection system design reviews, work orders, engineering changes, fire impairments, and help identify and resolve fire and life safety issues across the laboratory.

Key responsibilities include

researching and applying industry fire protection codes and standards, engaging with craftspeople and researchers, and participating in fire protection system inspections and testing (including sprinkler, detection, and alarm systems). This internship offers hands-on experience, practical fire protection engineering skills, and exposure to real-world operational challenges at INL.

This team works a 4x10 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled full time in an Undergraduate Degree Program, or Master's Degree Program at an ABET accredited college/university studying Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or another related engineering field A minimum overall 3.0 GPA Authorization to work in the U.S.

(including CPT and OPT) Current Resume or CV Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs) Current class schedule and number of credits Compensation: Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour) Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour) Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.