Fire Protection Engineering Intern

About Us

At Larson Design Group (LDG), we’re more than an award‑winning Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm; we’re a team of passionate professionals united by a bold purpose: creatively shaping our world. From designing innovative solutions to building stronger communities, we approach every project with vision, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

As a 100% employee‑owned company, every success we achieve belongs to all of us. That ownership mindset drives our decisions, inspires creativity, and fosters a culture where your voice matters. At LDG, you’ll find a dynamic, people‑focused environment where we work hard, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensure, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company‑funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) all designed to support your growth, both professionally and personally.

Join Larson Design Group (LDG) as a Fire Protection Engineering Intern and gain hands‑on experience working on real‑world projects that shape communities and critical infrastructure. This paid internship offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and consultants, supporting fire protection system design and life safety solutions across a diverse portfolio—including government, commercial, industrial, and retail projects.

As an intern, you’ll contribute to meaningful project work, develop technical and professional skills, and gain exposure to industry‑leading tools and practices. Whether you’re assisting with system layouts, participating in site visits, or learning design software like Revit, you’ll be an active member of the team from day one.

• Assist in the design and development of fire protection systems, including fire sprinklers, fire alarms, and life safety systems.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, drawings, specifications, and presentations for active projects.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to contribute to engineering calculations, layouts, and design recommendations.
• Participate in site visits, field evaluations, and surveys to gain real‑world project exposure.
• Conduct research on applicable fire codes, building codes, and industry standards to support project compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to develop practical, code‑compliant design solutions.
• Organize and maintain project documentation, including plans, reports, and supporting materials.
• Assist with smoke control design and fire code consulting efforts as needed.
• Apply problem‑solving and analytical thinking to support project deliverables and team objectives.
• Manage assigned tasks effectively, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail.
• Contribute ideas and perspectives in team discussions, demonstrating curiosity and initiative.

• Education:
  
  Junior or senior‑year student working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in a specific department (Fire Protection).
• Experience:
  
  No previous relevant work experience is required. Prior internships in the A/E industry is preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: N/A

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within fire protection systems, life safety design, and code consulting.
• Familiar with Revit and other related software programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.