Fire/Life Safety Intern

Overall Responsibility:

We are seeking Fire/Life Safety Engineering Intern for our office in New York, NY for this Summer 2023! This is a paid position. The candidate shall support the fire/life safety (FLS) team in executing Arora's mission of "Improving the quality of life by Rethinking Infrastructure" through this internship opportunity. They shall support Arora's licensed Fire Protection Engineers and NICET certified designers in their everyday objective of meeting the client's needs. The candidate shall demonstrate strong communication skills, an analytical approach to problem solving, a curiosity to learn, and passion for the fire/life safety profession.

Essential Functions:

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  Learn and apply the basic principles of FLS engineering to real-world projects.

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  Support the FLS team in the development and delivery of high-quality engineering design documents to clients.

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  Participate in project meetings with engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction.

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  Learn and develop basic engineering contract documents including technical reports, drawings, specifications, and calculations.

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  Learn and develop AutoCAD and Revit drafting skills

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  Assist in analyzing codes and standards.

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  Assist in the performance of water-based fire protection and fire alarm calculations.

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  Assist in the selection and specification of products.

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  Exercise responsible and ethical judgment in the execution of daily tasks

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  Perform additional functions as required by business needs.

Needed Skills:

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  Genuine interest in developing real-world experience in the design of water-based fire protection and fire alarm systems.

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  General familiarity with NFPA codes and standards

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  General familiarity with model building codes

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  General familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit computer aided drafting software

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  Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam/Adobe software

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  Ability to analyze technical problems in a methodical and detail-oriented manner.

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  Ability to collaborate with team members in both in-person and virtual settings.

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  Ability to communicate technical concepts in both verbal and written format.

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  Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients, and vendors.

Education/Experience Minimum: Currently enrolled in a Fire Protection Engineering or Engineering Technology undergraduate program at an accredited university, preferably a junior level status.

Work Location: Requirement is minimum four (Monday through Thursday) days in office with Friday remote work at option of supervisor.

About the Organization: ARORA ENGINEERS, LLC (ARORA) - Arora provides clients in the aviation, transportation, education, government, and commercial/institutional sectors with engineering services for intelligent infrastructure solutions. Through smart design, construction management, and facilities maintenance management, we rethink industry needs to help keep clients on the cutting edge and add value to a project. Arora is a growing firm that welcomes individuals with a thirst for knowledge and the energy to tackle projects that help take the infrastructure of our world to the next level.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against, on the basis of these factors or of disability.