Fire Protection Engineer Internship Jobs in Virginia

Merrick is seeking an experienced mid-level Fire Protection Engineer with three to six (3-6) years of experience to join our rapidly growing High Performance Facilities team. With a focus on DoD federal government, Military, and Intelligence Community Facilities this person can be in any of our Merrick offices, or hybrid. A hybrid (work from home and office) schedule is encouraged.

Working tandemly with other Mid-Level and Senior Fire Protection Engineers, the candidate can look forward to the following responsibilities:

• Deliver Fire Protection Engineering subject matter expertise to our unique DoD federal government, Military, and Intelligence Community partners to include:
• Military Flight Simulators and Training Buildings
• Intelligence Community Data Centers and Support Buildings
• Satellite Reconnaissance Launch and Support Buildings
• Secure (SCIF) Compartmented Buildings and Facilities
• Independently create and evaluate design analyses, conceptual designs, program requirements, calculations, equipment selection and layout, and system selection and layout for the following:
• Fire Suppression Systems (wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action systems)
• Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems
• Clean Agent Systems
• Smoke Management Systems
• Life Safety Code and Building Code Analysis
• Collaborate in a design team environment, working together with engineers, designers, and project managers
• Take ownership of small projects or portions of larger projects
• Moderate level interface with mission partners, clients, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to prepare, validate, and deliver key design efforts
• Grow and expand your career by receiving mentorship from a variety of Mid-Level and Senior Professionals

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering (ABET accredited)
• Engineer-in-training (EIT) or NICET Level 3 and above; PE License preferred
• Willingness to learn; ability to work semi-independently as well as on teams; self-motivated
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering (internship experience counts)

• Experience in Fire Protection Engineering for DoD federal government, Intelligence Community and Military projects
• Moderate-to-advanced knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), International Building Codes, Life Safety Codes, and NFPA Codes and Standards
• Have the willingness and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance
• Proficiency with MS Office, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain PE within 1 to 2 years is a plus
• Domestic and international travel opportunities available

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• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• To learn more about our benefits (here).

• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering (ABET accredited)
• Engineer-in-training (EIT) or NICET Level 3 and above; PE License preferred
• Willingness to learn; ability to work semi-independently as well as on teams; self-motivated
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering (internship experience counts)