1. Brendan M. Johnson
bmjohnson@wpi.edu | 781.424.0986 | 20 Misty Meadow Rd. | Pembroke MA 02359
OBJECTIVE: A summer internship position in the field of Fire Protection Engineering.
EDUCATION: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester, MA
Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, GPA 3.61/4.00, May 2017
Related Coursework:
Fire Protection Systems*, Advanced Fire Suppression*, Special Problems & Complex Decision Making*
Fundamentals of Fire Safety Analysis, Intro to AutoCAD, Analytical Mechanics I-II, Structural
Engineering, Material Science, Materials of Construction, Surveying, Steel Structure Design
*To be completed by May 2017
SKILLS: Computer: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Pathfinder, CONTAM, Bluebeam, Risa 2D, SolidWorks
Laboratory: Tension & Compression Testing, Concrete Mix Design, Exposure to Calorimetry
Field: Stair Pressurization, Door Force, Air Balancing, Smoke Control, Exposure to Fire Alarm Panels
FIRE PROTECTION
EXPERIENCE: Fire Protection Engineering Consultant Intern: Howe Engineers, Norwell MA. May 2016- Aug. 2016
 Worked heavily with NFPA, ICC and Local State Codes, Standards, and Regulations
 Drafted, Edited, and Completed Impairment Plans, Smoke Control Rationale Analysis, Life Safety
Plans & Drawings, Code Compliance Documents, Egress Plans
 Conducted on-site tests for Smoke Control Systems, Ensured functional Life Safety devices
Fire Investigation Project (2016): WPI – Fundamentals of Fire Safety Analysis, April 2016-May 2016
 Use ATF research methods and thought processes to determine origin of fire in a home
 Teams of two analyzed post-flashover photographs of a crime scene and applied knowledge of
compartment fire dynamics, fuel sources, and soot patterns to correctly pinpoint fire origin
OTHER
EXPERIENCE: Surveying Intern, Stenbeck and Taylor Inc, Marshfield, MA. May 2015-June 2015
 General Surveying tactics, setting theodolite, level & topographical surveys
 Interaction with clients to promote customer satisfaction and acceptable work
Service Crew, Aquaknot Pools, Weymouth, MA May 2014-Aug. 2015
 Individually cleaned and assessed pools, strong client interactions promoted customer satisfaction
 Devised hands on solutions including fixed leaks, motor troubles, and chemical balancing
PROJECTS: Major Qualifying Project (MQP): WPI, Aug. 2016-Present
 Design, create, & test various concrete mixes using a percentage of rice husk ash (RHA) as cement
 Test concrete with compressive strength, heat capacity, thermal resistance, freeze/thaw resistance,
time of ignition to learn isolative properties, heat resistance and overall strength of concrete with
the addition of RHA.
Junior Year Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP): WPI & Puerto Rico (2015)
 Devised cost effective strategy to dispose of petroleum contact water for Puma Energy
 Helped alleviate pollution issues in Bayamón Puerto Rico by proposing water treatment facility
 Collaborated with local and government regulations/permits to remain environmentally friendly
ACTIVITIES: Men’s Varsity Track and Field Captain, WPI, October 2013-Present
Student Athlete Advisory Committee, WPI, 2014-Present
Dean’s List Honors, WPI, Fall 2014 - Spring 2016
American Society of Civil Engineers, WPI, September 2015-Present
Chi Epsilon Secretary, WPI, Civil Engineering Honor Society, March 2016-Present
Campus Hearing Board Judicial Member, WPI, May 2016-Present