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Fire Protection Engineering Intern

CompanyCoffman Engineers, Inc.
LocationAnchorage
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will join a team of engineering professionals in the Anchorage office, focusing on learning about the growing discipline of fire protection engineering within the AEC industry in Alaska. This role involves working with a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual dedicated to excellence.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
813
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The right team is more than an advantage. It's a game-changer. At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub-consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have offices throughout the United States – serving clients locally as well as overseas. To meet client needs and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, process piping, instrumentation and controls, corrosion control engineering, project management, commissioning, and land survey services. This ability and our culture has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.
About the Role

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 24 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

The right team is more than an advantage; it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers’ Anchorage office.

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual with an interest in learning about the growing discipline of fire protection engineering to join our team as a Fire Protection Engineering Intern. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry in Alaska. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of post-secondary education in an accredited engineering program.
 

Qualifications

  • Enrolled as a full-time student in an engineering program (i.e. mechanical, civil, architectural engineering, etc.) at a nationally recognized, accredited college
  • Two years of required courses completed towards an undergraduate engineering degree
  • Demonstrates a basic knowledge of, and interest in, fire protection engineering
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail orientated and organized

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. No paid interview travel or relocation expenses are offered for this position.

Additional Information

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work on exciting projects.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and family-friendly policies. Our Anchorage office is located in the heart of midtown, close to restaurants, trails, shopping and conveniences. We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

Don't take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm

Coffman at a Glance:

  • 47 years in business 
  • 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
  • Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
  • #27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019
  • #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
  • #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
  • Best Place to Work BOAB, Alaska Business Magazine, 2023

Applying

You must apply online for this position. If you are unable to complete our online application process, or if you need assistance to do so, let us know and we will provide reasonable accommodation.

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers - we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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  • Department: Fire Protection
  • Office: Anchorage, AK
  • Key Skills
    Fire Protection EngineeringCommunicationDetail OrientationOrganization
    Categories
    EngineeringConstruction
    Benefits
    Flexible PTO programFamily-friendly policies