OSFM Fire Protection Engineer Intern
Main Purpose of Internship
The main purpose of the OSFM Fire Protection Engineer Intern position will be to work with the OSFM Engineering Workgroup to assist with the statewide implementation of a new computer-aided dispatch, records management system, equipment, and other engineering software designed to enhance the Engineering Section’s ability to provide code interpretation, consultation, and fire protection engineering assistance to architects, engineers, and other design professionals throughout the State during design and pre-construction phases.
Position Duties
The intern will be supervised by OSFM Special Projects and receive guidance and direction from members of the OSFM Engineering Section. Duties include, but not limited to:
Documenting workflow
Reviewing, drafting, and editing Engineering Section policy and standard operating procedures
Help define existing work assigned to Section
Support the Engineering Section by assisting experienced engineers in documenting the current processes used to analyze building designs,
identify fire hazards, and design fire protection systems like sprinklers and alarms
Review existing laws and regulations for potential modifications in support of the automated workflow
Evaluate and document digital plan submission processes
Research and evaluate the use of AI to assist with plan review
Help design a statewide pilot program
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Enrollment or recent graduate from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates should be currently enrolled full-time in a bachelor's or graduate program in fire protection
engineering at a Maryland college or university. A related engineering field may be considered.
Competent in any of the following areas: mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering fundamentals, computer programming languages,
CAD software, and data analysis tools. Experience with process mapping and business process modeling will be helpful. Other preferred
skills include critical thinking, problem-solving, communication (written and visual), teamwork, adaptability, and leadership skills are preferred.
Selection Process:
Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this internship. Candidates should submit a detailed resume that
provides complete and accurate information. Resumes must include three references, at least one of which must be a professor or instructor from
their degree program.
The application period will close on Friday, April 18th, 2025, at 4 p.m.
No late submissions will be accepted.
Qualified candidates will be interviewed and rated based on their qualifications and interview results. A selection will be made based on the scoring of the resume, qualifications, and interview.
Compensation:
This intern position is expected to work twenty (20) hours per week, which will be compensated $1,000 monthly. The duration of this internship will be up to twelve months from the start date. This is a hybrid position, interns are expected to have their own transportation.
Note that his internship is provided and funded through a partnership with the Maryland State Firefighters Association. As this is an intern position only, neither the MSFA nor the OSFM are responsible for withholding taxes.
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