Summer Intern Design and Construction

The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success. The Board’s Internship program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge need in a competitive global job market. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours; internships may be in-person, remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the team. Employment in the Board’s internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Interns receive a syllabus or research project plan outlining their projects and goals for the internship. Interns are assigned a supervisor or mentor to guide them through their internship, and regular check-in meetings with their manager to manage performance expectations and assist with learning goals. Interns have access to a wide range of training programs and events for professional development purposes.

Position Requirements

Looking for a Fire Protection Engineering Student to collaborate on Fire Protection and Life Safety systems assessment, which include, but not limited to, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural system that are interconnected to fire protection and life safety systems, and to review design and construction documents. The intern will work with the Architectural and Engineering Services team and will collaborate with the Construction and Operations teams. Some of the duties include, but not limited to, 

•Assisting in Fire Protection and Life Safety assessments which include both systems and building inspections
•Assisting in reviewing design documentation that includes but is not limited to drawings, specifications, and calculations
•Assisting in reviewing Construction Management documentation that includes but is not limited to submittals, Request For Information (RFIs), reports, and field tests
•Performing field inspections to review installations and operating conditions of fire protection and life safety systems
•Performing other duties as needed and work collaboratively with other Board Teams such as Safety and Law Enforcement 

Preferred Major: The ideal candidate is a junior engineering student enrolled in Fire Protection Engineering.

Preferred Skills: The preferred skills are proficiency in MS 365, Adobe, Interpretation of ICC Codes and NFPA standards, and Interpretation of Drawings.

Required Documents: Resume, Unofficial Transcript and cover letter highlighting interest in the role and goals for the internship.

Location: This role is fully onsite at our offices in Washington, DC. 

US Citizenship is required for all Board internship positions. Applicants must be current students for the duration of their internship, graduating fall 2024 or later. 

Learn more about our internship program here: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or application, membership, or service in the uniformed services.