What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2027 Fire Protection & Life Safety Student Intern position at HGA?
| ID | 2026-3498 | # of Openings | 1 | Category | Engineering - Fire Protection & Life Safety |
Summer 2027 - Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineering Internship Opportunity at HGA!
Locations: Boston, MA or Washington, DC
Begin to build your future at HGA! We have an excellent opportunity for a college or graduate school student for a paid summer internship in summer of 2027. The summer internship is typically 12 weeks in length beginning on or before June 1, 2027, through mid-August (depending on your schedule).
HGA is a full-service planning and design firm of over 1,000 professionals offering planning, engineering, architecture and interior design services in 12 offices. Our nationally recognized, integrated team of experts brings a highly collaborative and transparent approach that ensures the success of clients' projects. At HGA, we are committed to meeting our clients' sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy and to carbon reductions in our structures through our participation in the SE2050 challenge. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.
HGA is both team-oriented and employee-friendly, and social activities are integrated into our office culture. As HGA continues to learn how we can enhance an equitable culture, we've reaffirmed how important it is to have a safe environment, one where everyone can bring their best selves to work every day. We offer challenge, recognition and personal visibility with an opportunity to be part of some great projects.
Application deadline: October 23, 2026
Interviews conducted: October - November 2026
Offers extended: By December 2026
Summer internship dates: June 1, 2027 - Mid-August (With flexibility to start earlier depending on your school schedule)
What you'll do:
As a Fire Protection and Life Safety Intern, you will:
- Participate in design review meetings, workshops, and project coordination activities.
- Support the preparation of comprehensive fire protection design packages.
- Assist with construction administration and project support activities.
- Participate in site evaluations and documentation of existing fire protection systems.
- Gain exposure to building code requirements, fire and life safety systems, and multidisciplinary project teams.
What you'll bring:
- Pursuing a degree in:
- Architectural Engineering (Fire Protection emphasis preferred),
- Fire Protection Engineering, or
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Enrolled in an ABET-accredited program.
- Currently a junior, senior, or graduate student.
- Experience with Revit.
- Knowledge of Trace 3D is a plus but not required.
- Interest in fire protection, life safety, and building systems design.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Salary Information:
The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA's robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Hourly Rate: $29/hour (Boston or Washington, DC).
To Apply:
- Please submit a PDF resume that includes:
- Degree program
- Anticipated graduation date
- GPA
We are excited to learn more about you and look forward to receiving your application!
Thank you and we can't wait to hear from you!
HGA is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other statuses protected by state, local or other applicable laws. This policy extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment and hiring.
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