Entry Level Fire Protection Engineer – Summer 2025

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. We’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. 

Youll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll work alongside professional engineers and designers, gaining exposure to project coordination, relevant computer-assisted engineering software, data collection and so much more.

As an Entry Fire Protection Engineer working with our Built Environments team, you’ll use your skills and experience to help deliver and complete challenging and engaging buildings projects. You’ll assist in the design of sprinkler systems, special hazards suppression systems, fire pumps, fire alarm systems, and building/life safety codes under the guidance of a knowledgeable team of experienced Fire Protection Engineers.

You’ll be a part of diverse multi-discipline teams allowing you to both share what you know and learn so you can grow. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, extreme attention to detail, and a willing-to-learn attitude, and we’ll help you pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.    

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar field from an ABET or ETAC accredited program

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Self-driven time management and organizational skills

US Citizenship required

Ideally, you’ll also have:

Fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and/or life safety design experience

Prior work or internship experience

Familiarity with NFPA and ICC codes and standards

University level experience with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) (FDS) modeling and analysis

Willingness to travel to jobs sites around the world

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate

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