What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Intern - Fire Protection position at Pond \u0026 Company?
About the Position
We are searching for a Fire Protection Engineering Intern/Co-Op to join our Professional Design team. This internship offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects for clients in industries such as industrial, Department of Defense, and commercial sectors. As an Intern/Co-Op, you will work directly with fire protection engineers, supporting various project tasks and gaining valuable hands-on experience. Your role will primarily involve learning about fire protection building systems through the BIM software Revit and AutoCAD. These tools will allow you to visualize building designs in three dimensions and understand how each component of a building interacts with the others. You will also assist fire protection engineers with other tasks related to ongoing projects. If you're eager to jump-start your career in engineering and gain real-world experience from concept planning through construction documentation, this internship is a great fit.
Experience and Qualifications
- Engineering student at an ABET-accredited university, on track for a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering
- Completed 2 years of coursework
- Creative, adaptive, and flexible with a strong interest in Fire Protection Design
- A basic understanding of engineering principles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit is highly preferred
- Prior internship or related experience is highly considered
About Pond
Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 800 professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.
Additional Information
Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information.
All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Additionally, offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrdepartment@pondco.com.
Apply for this position at careers.pondco.com.We are always looking for driven professionals of all disciplines to join our fast-growing company. For more information on our services, clientele, or employment opportunities, visit our website at www.pondco.com.
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