Fire Protection Engineer Intern, Summer 2025

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending, and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.

LOCATION: Hybrid- Oklahoma City, OK

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer Intern who will support the design and installation review for various project types. You will get exposure working on renovation design that is tied to the DoD or GSA projects. This is a paid summer internship lasting 10-12 weeks.

• Evaluate, plan, and specify fire suppression water supplies and fire extinguishing systems.
• Evaluate, plan, and specify special hazard suppression systems.
• Evaluate, plan, and specify fire alarm and mass notification systems.
• Estimate construction activities and installation for fire protection systems.
• Perform fire hydrant flow tests.
• Perform code analysis for life safety and fire protection systems.
• Conduct acceptance testing of fire protection systems.
• Create detailed automatic fire sprinkler systems drawings.
• Create detailed fire pump layout drawings.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for automatic fire protection systems.
• Perform building code and life safety analysis.
• Evaluate and plan fire alarm and mass notification systems.
• Perform peer reviews of systems designs and specifications.
• Participate in project meetings with clients and other professionals.
• Travel to Client locations as needed.
• Efficiently Utilize AutoCAD, REVIT, and Microsoft Office Suite of Products.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program, preferably in Fire protection engineering or a related field
• Must be within two years of completing the degree
• AutoCAD knowledge a plus
• Fire protection design knowledge
• Fire protection engineering knowledge
• Fire protection system knowledge