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Fire Protection Engineering Intern

SmithGroup
Chicago, IL Intern
POSTED ON 11/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2025
SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Chicago office of SmithGroup is looking for a Fire Protection Engineering Intern to join our team.

Working with us, you will:

  • Work on integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
  • Model the design of fire protection systems using Revit 3D Modeling software.
  • Perform fire suppression calculations using the latest calculation software.
  • Calculate pipe sizing for all fire protection systems.
  • Complete fire alarm system layouts.
  • Perform building code and life safety analyses.
  • Receive mentorship from experienced engineers.
  • Visit construction site(s) and/or completed project sites.

An ideal candidate has:

  • Completed at least their sophomore year or have graduate standing in an accredited mechanical, electrical, architectural, or fire protection engineering program by the time of the internship.
  • Relevant course work in fire protection.
  • Some experience with Revit and the Microsoft Office Suite.

If you are interested in being considered for a SmithGroup internship, please submit a cover letter and resume on your application. Cover letters are optional, but highly encouraged to help us understand your interests.

SmithGroup promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff, as well as hybrid work options that give interns the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $24.00 to $25.00per hour, at the time of posting. You are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a work week. Our 12-week summer internships are held between May-August. We encourage you to apply early as the position may be filled quickly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to

Salary : $24 - $25

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