Fire Protection Engineering Intern NY

Fire Protection Engineering Intern

Location:

New York, NY

Discipline:
Fire Protection

Markets:
Hospitality;
Mixed Use;
Office/Commercial; MEP

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule:

Full-time hybrid, 10-12 week summer program

Program Length: 10-12 week summer program

Sponsorship:
Not available

• Assist with fire protection system design for projects in accordance with code and IMEG standards
• Research commercially available equipment and supporting resources
• Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and document permanent record files
• Coordinate design and scheduling with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before final check
• Prepare and issue addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services required by the contract services agreement

• Required Education Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
• Required Skills/Abilities Strong interest in design consulting
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Preferred Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred
• Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

Dense urban MEP and fire protection coordination for airports, terminals, retail and office fit-outs, and landlord infrastructure work

Active aviation work tied to JFK Terminal 6 and other airport programs

Additional aviation work at JFK T5/T8, LGA, BWI, SAN, SEA, and related advertising, telecom, and terminal packages

Heavy New York-area retail, office, restaurant, and tenant review work

Frequent mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, plus recurring telecom, AV, lighting, and security coordination

Recent work includes JFK Terminal 6 Stage 3 2026, Transportation / Aviation, and Marriott Tribute Hotel / Washington, DC / New Marriott Tribute Hotel in DC, Hospitality

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork.

A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns.

A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG.

IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology.

Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader.

Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm.

MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations.

State of New York Pay Range: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour.

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based based on work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options.

In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness…