Fire Protection Engineering Intern

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering Intern to join the Buildings and Places team in Orange, CA. This position is expected to begin in Summer 2026.

Internships at AECOM offer students in undergraduate and graduate programs the opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience in engineering, design, and infrastructure projects that make a real‑world impact. Interns work with cutting‑edge technology, learn industry’s best practices, and collaborate with experienced professionals in a globally recognized firm. The program fosters both technical and professional skill development while providing networking opportunities that can enhance future career prospects.

Additionally, AECOM’s dedication to innovation and sustainability enables interns to contribute to meaningful projects that help shape communities and the built environment.

• Internships are designed to introduce and build essential, hands‑on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional.
• Interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well‑rounded learning experience within their field of study.
• Design fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, special suppression systems, and more.
• Develop life safety code compliance plans.
• Assist in the development of permit documents.
• Develop engineering expertise by learning and applying fire protection principles, design techniques, and industry standards.
• Assist in the engineering design process under the supervision of a senior engineer, ensuring that designs meet project requirements and safety codes.
• Prepare designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under guidance of an experienced engineer.
• Employ computer software tools to solve basic engineering problems and support the design and analysis of fire protection systems.
• Perform tasks in accordance with the agreed‑upon budget and schedule, ensuring project milestones are met while working under supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, or civil engineering, and must have completed at least one year of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with a master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of CAD and Revit.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.