Blast Effects (Mechanical Engineering) Co-op - San Antonio

Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerEngineering and Risk Consultants, Inc. (BakerRisk) invites mechanical engineering students to join a co-op in blast effects. The role is based in San Antonio, with work at Box Canyon Test Facility in Bracketville, TX, mainly Monday-Thursday.

You'll support field and lab testing projects related to explosions, assist engineers, perform calculations, and prepare presentations and reports. The program prioritizes hands-on learning, safety, and professional mentorship throughout an 8-month

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Rising Junior or Senior level student.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to learn engineering software as needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous hands-on experience with field or lab-scale testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support field and lab testing projects focused on explosions and related phenomena.
• Assist engineers by applying standard methods to evaluate explosion related phenomena and predict blast and fragment loads.
• Perform routine engineering calculations, conduct research, and prepare presentations and reports.
• Expected to be able to solve problems using procedures and criteria assigned by technical staff and establish priorities for completion of assigned workload.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Engineering software

Oral & written communication

Hands-on field/lab testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree pursuing in Mechanical Engineering or related

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Blast Effects (Mechanical Engineering) Co-op - San Antonio

2027 Blast Effects (Mechanical Engineering) Co-op - San Antonio Office

Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc. (BakerRisk®) is one of the world’s leading explosion analysis, structural design, and risk management companies. BakerRisk provides comprehensive consulting, engineering, laboratory, and full-scale facility testing services to government agencies and private companies who are involved with hazardous operations or materials.

Dates of Employment for 2027:

• Spring/Summer Term: Monday, January 11 th at 9:00 a.m. CST – Friday, August 20 th at noon
• Summer/Fall Term: Monday, May 10 th at 9:00 a.m. CST – Friday, December 17 th at noon

Full time: 40 hours per week

Location: San Antonio, TX – Work primarily at Box Canyon Test Facility in Bracketville, Texas Monday-Thursday.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support field and lab testing projects focused on explosions and related phenomena.
• Assist engineers by applying standard methods to evaluate explosion related phenomena and predict blast and fragment loads.
• Perform routine engineering calculations, conduct research, and prepare presentations and reports.
• Expected to be able to solve problems using procedures and criteria assigned by technical staff and establish priorities for completion of assigned workload.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a minimal 3.0 GPA in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Rising Junior or Senior level student.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to learn engineering software as needed to perform assigned tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required to interact with internal and external contacts.
• Previous hands‑on experience with field or lab‑scale testing preferred.

Co-op Program:

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Intern/Co‑op: Sophomores‑Seniors, graduates, and graduate candidates in MEEN, NUEN, ECEN, MSEN, MMET.
• Full Time: M.S./M.E. and PhD candidates in the above disciplines.

EXPERIENCE GAINED

• Application of coursework: fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, control systems, etc.
• Hands‑on test stand and test article construction and instrumentation for large-scale vapor cloud explosion testing.
• High‑speed data acquisition (National Instruments and LabVIEW) of pressure, temperature, strain, acceleration, etc.
• High‑speed camera (AOS and Phantom) and drone operation.
• Analysis and reduction of vapor cloud explosion test data.
• Mathematical modeling of real‑world industrial hazards.
• Assist other groups with jet fire, chemical dispersion, and structural response testing.
• Work with an engineer mentor for an 8-month, individual Co‑op project.
• Pursue personal interests that align with company projects and goals.
• Build relationships with fellow Co‑op students and engineers.

SCHEDULE

• Two terms offered primarily at Box Canyon Test Facility.
• Full time: Time split between test site operations, client site visits, and San Antonio office. Balance varies year-to-year.

WHY WORK HERE

• One‑on‑one mentorship with a dedicated engineer.
• Perform meaningful, impactful work that not only is beneficial for BakerRisk but also contributes to current and future safety rules and regulations in industry.