Intern Fire Protection Specialist at AtkinsRéalis

Intern Fire Protection Specialist

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

The Engineering Services Department is currently looking for an Intern Fire Protection Specialist for its Toronto and Ottawa offices. Our team of experts understands that Fire Protection Engineering is a multi-disciplinary field. As such, we are looking to build a team of specialists of various focuses within the multi-faceted fire protection industry. AtkinsRéalis offers a competitive compensation and benefits package in a fast-paced work environment. We are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenge and actively seek to develop and improve work processes.

This is a seasonal fixed term position ending in September of 2025 provided for students planning to graduate in spring of 2026, within an engineering degree or fire protection engineering diploma program.

Location – North York, Ottawa - ON

Your role within the team:

• Develop designs and specifications for fire detection and/or suppression systems.
• Integrated Fire and Life Safety Systems Testing services.
• Report on building and fire code compliance for new and existing facilities.
• Evaluate buildings and designs for fire resistance and enclosure integrity.
• Occupancy classifications and load calculations.
• Developing material takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Ensuring all completed work conforms to contract requirements.
• Conducting site visits and inspections.
• Coordinate with other disciplines in planning and executing project tasks.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on an innovative and award-winning project. 
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important. 
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities. 
• Competitive compensation package. 
• A work environment focused on health and safety. 

The ideal candidate:

• Enrolled within a university engineering program or, Architectural Technology or Fire Protection Engineering Technology program planning to graduate in 2026.
• Participation within fire protection industry associations an asset.
• Ability to cross over multi-disciplinary projects.
• Good understanding of fire protection engineering concepts and methods.
• Collaborative approach and good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Submit for and maintain a federal security clearance.
• Valid driving permit is an asset.
• Bilingualism French and English (written and spoken) an asset.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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