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Entry Level Fire Protection Engineer - Summer 2027

Jacobs

Dallas, TX · HybridInternshipSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Dallas, TXHybrid
Role Type
Internship
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Jacobs is seeking an entry-level Fire Protection Engineer for its Federal team in Dallas. The role supports design and production of fire protection systems and building and life-safety code analysis on projects across multiple markets, with guidance from experienced engineers. The position offers a hybrid work environment with consistent work-from-home opportunities and in-person collaboration at the Dallas office. Previous design experience is a plus, and on-the-job training is provided.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsRevitAutoCADAttention to DetailWillingness to Learn

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology or RelatedFire Protection, Building Design or Life Safety InternshipUnited States CitizenshipGPA 3.0+

Full job description

We are searching for an Entry Level Fire Protection Engineer to join our Federal team in Dallas, TX.

In this position you will work alongside a robust staff of experienced and licensed Fire Protection Engineers to develop and use your skills and experience to deliver and complete challenging and engaging buildings projects across many different markets such as Commercial, Federal, Mission Critical, and Advanced Facilities projects in many different regions including but not limited to the United States, Asia, and the Middle East.

The Fire Protection Intern will be working on the design and production of fire sprinkler systems, special hazards suppression systems, fire pumps, fire alarm and mass notification, and building/life safety codes analysis under the guidance of a knowledgeable team of experienced Fire Protection Engineers. Previous design experience is a plus, but we do train employees on the job to learn and develop these skills so please do not self-select yourself out of a position and all that are interested in a career in fire protection engineering are encouraged to apply.

To be successful in this position you must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and exceptional interpersonal skills as you will work within a multidisciplinary team across geographies who are used to working at a fast pace while delivering high quality work product.

You’ll be a part of diverse teams allowing you to both share what you know and learn so you can grow. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, extreme attention to detail, and a willing-to-learn attitude, and we’ll help you pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow.

Our employees are offered the benefit of flexible schedules with our hybrid work environment allowing work from home opportunities on a consistent basis with in-person collaboration options still available at our Dallas office.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology or other closely related degree

  • Previous internship related to Fire Protection, Building Design or Life Saving Systems

  • Experience with Revit and/or AutoCAD

  • United States Citizenship

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • 3.0 GPA

  • Working knowledge of Revit and/or Autocad

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,224 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$120–202K/yr178 salary ranges
  • Texas median$32–57/hr53 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 600 open Engineering jobs in Texas and 7,224 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 10 years (4,963 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,784 of the 7,224 open Engineering jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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