Engineering Risk Intern: Field Training & Projects

FM; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FM Global in Malvern, PA invites current engineering students to join our Consultant Engineer Intern program. You will shadow field engineers, participate in training, and deliver hands-on assessments of commercial properties to help protect client operations.

During the internship you’ll learn building construction concepts (COPE), fire protection fundamentals, and how engineering data supports risk decisions.

Qualifications

• Plan to graduate with a bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical, etc.) or fire protection.
• Ability to work full-time during summer internship.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Good analytical, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Willingness to commute to Malvern, PA and have a valid driver's license.
• Physically able to climb ladders and work at elevated heights.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Participating in FM training to learn the fundamentals of building construction, occupancy, protection and exposures (COPE) as it relates to risk assessment and risk mitigation.
• Learning the fundamentals of fire protection systems.
• Trailing FM Field Engineers during their visits to commercial properties of varying complexity and learn how to perform "hands-on" site assessments of the physical property, including roofs.
• Reviewing mechanical and electrical equipment operation, installation, maintenance, and loss potential hazards.
• Communicating basic recommendations and/or engineering solutions to ensure client understanding and agreement for risk improvement.
• Documenting risk analysis of locations visited.
• Leading and delivering a technical project to be determined by FM Global Supervisors.
• Shadowing professionals in various departments within FM Global to gain a holistic understanding of the company and engineering team.
• Visiting other FM locations (such as the Corporate offices and research campus).
• Participating in professional development events with other interns.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Technical aptitude

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or fire protection

Job description

FM Global in Malvern, PA invites current engineering students to join our Consultant Engineer Intern program. You will shadow field engineers, participate in training, and deliver hands-on assessments of commercial properties to help protect client operations.

During the internship you’ll learn building construction concepts (COPE), fire protection fundamentals, and how engineering data supports risk decisions.