Fire Protection Engineer - Intern

DuPont - Wilmington, DE

Full-time - Intern

Wilmington, DE

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The position involves performing fire hazard and risk analysis, providing life safety analysis, and developing fire protection strategies for various facilities. The role requires collaboration with engineers and contractors to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and standards, as well as oversight of fire protection system inspections and testing. This is an opportunity for students pursuing a degree in Fire Science to gain practical experience in a leading multi-industrial company committed to sustainability and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire hazard and risk analysis including hazardous area determination.
• Provide life safety analysis.
• Participate in 2nd and 3rd party facility fire safety audits.
• Develop fire protection strategies for protecting chemical, warehousing/storage, and office facilities.
• Provide technical guidance and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code interpretations to engineers, contractors and building owners.
• Conduct fire code reviews and analyses and integrate various NFPA code requirements to assure compliance with company standards and adopted regulations.
• Work with engineers of other disciplines to make recommendations to the company for cost effective fire protection solutions.
• Specify/prepare fire safety systems and equipment design including fire detection, alarm, and fire suppression system, fire pump and water flow, smoke control, emergency lighting, communication, and egress systems.
• Evaluate the performance of existing fire protection systems to verify that they are suitable for the hazards they protect.
• Provide fire protection system inspection and testing oversight including pumps, fire water storage and distribution systems, alarms, and suppression systems.
• Prepare and write technical reports.
• Plan and perform commissioning tests on all levels of fire protection systems.
• Assist in project process hazard analysis and safety reviews.
• Deliver/assist with training seminars and presentations.
• Assist with on-site construction quality reviews, site observation, and system testing.
• Assist with the development emergency response plans and procedures.

Requirements

• Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Science Degree.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (out of 4.0 scale) (preferred).
• Geographic flexibility with work assignment and relocation.
• Legal right to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.
• Collaborative environment with flexibility that enhances work-life balance.
• Inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all.