Summer Intern - Fire Protection & Security

Fire Protection & Security Intern

Location: King of Prussia, PA

Job Type: Rotational Internship

Compensation: $20-25/hour

Program Schedule: June 14th, 2027 to August 6th, 2027

About Oliver

Oliver Fire Protection & Security is a privately held, full-service life safety provider serving the Northeast Corridor. Founded in 1957, Oliver has distinguished itself as one of the most respected life safety providers in its territory by placing a high emphasis on delivering quality solutions while exceeding customer expectations. We help protect lives and property through industry-leading fire protection, life safety, and security solutions, and we're committed to safety, customer service, teamwork, and creating long-term career opportunities for our employees.

We're committed to developing future talent and providing opportunities that help students grow professionally while making an impact.

Launch Your Career in Life Safety

Curious about how engineering, construction, operations, sales, and customer service come together to protect lives and property?

Oliver Fire Protection & Security is seeking a motivated and curious intern to join our 8-week paid Fire Protection & Security Internship Program.

Through a structured rotational experience, you'll gain exposure to multiple areas of the business, including Engineering & Design, Project Management, Service Operations, Inspection Operations, and Sales & Business Development. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll build business understanding, develop professional skills, and see the impact collaboration has in delivering solutions that protect lives and property.

This opportunity is ideal for rising juniors and seniors interested in engineering, construction, business, project management, operations, sales or related fields.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop an understanding of industry standards, technologies, and business operations.
• Learn how fire protection and security projects progress from design and estimation through installation, inspection, service, and customer support.
• Gain leadership insight by working with department managers and learning how they navigate customer relationships, team development, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Participate in job site visits, customer meetings, and project kickoffs.
• Contribute to research, administrative tasks, and department-specific projects.
• Complete a capstone project or presentation summarizing key takeaways from the internship.

Internship Perks

• Experience professional development opportunities, including participation in National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) events.
• Lunch & Learn sessions to expand your business and industry knowledge.
• Networking events and outings with interns and employees across the organization.
• Presentation of your capstone project and key internship takeaways to company leadership.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine desire to learn and explore different career paths.
• Organized, self-motivated, and adaptable.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Don’t have experience in every area? That’s okay. This internship is designed for students who are curious, eager to learn, comfortable asking questions, and excited to gain real-world experience in an industry that makes a difference.

Application Process & Timeline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. Selected candidates will be contacted to begin the interview process, with interviews expected to start the week of November 16, 2026. We encourage interested students to apply early for full consideration.