Fire Protection Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

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Job Description:

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We’re a community of individuals with different points of view who enjoy opportunities to share our skills and ideas. We genuinely value people who will articulate their perspectives while respecting those of others. We value diversity, so here, you will find no limits to your professional growth. We will welcome you into the stimulating process of exchanging ideas for personal and professional growth.

Let’s talk about what you’ll be doing:

Parsons is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering Intern to support life safety, fire suppression (sprinkler, deluge, special suppression, etc.), fire alarm and detection, and mass notification designs, as well as general code consulting, for federal projects in the Pasadena, CA office.

Tasking may include:

• Revit design for life safety and fire protection systems

• Performing engineering calculations and analyses: Hydraulic Calculations for Fire Suppression Systems

• Performing research and creating engineering reports

All activities will be designed to give the intern a full understanding of the engineering design procedure and insight into the role that Fire Protection Engineers play in our industry. To facilitate their education and the quality of their experience each intern is paired one-on-one with a mentor of the same discipline. Interns participate in the 4D Internship Program where they interact with interns of varying disciplines and senior management within the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelors (3rd year or above) or Masters degree in one of the following disciplines: Fire Protection Engineering (or similar) and/or Mechanical Engineering

• US Citizenship

• Major GPA greater than 3.25/4.00

• Must graduate after September 2026.

• Good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

Desired Skills:

• 3D Computer-Aided Design (Revit) experience and/or other design programs (CAD, AutoSPRINK, HASS, etc.)

• Knowledge of fire suppression and fire alarm & detection systems preferred.

• Familiar with NFPA Standards and International Code Council (ICC) Codes (IBC, IFC, etc.)

Parsons is a leading technology firm driving the future of defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, and smart cities, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Ready to join our team as an intern this summer?

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.14

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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