Seismic Risk Management Intern

AbbVie - Contractor Position; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Bank Group invites postgraduate students to join its Seismic Risk Management internship within the Corporate Real Estate team. You will contribute graduate-level engineering expertise while collaborating with staff and external consultants on portfolio-wide seismic risk frameworks.

Ideal candidates are in final-year Master’s/PhD programs in Structural, Earthquake, or Civil Engineering, with 0–6 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills in English.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience applying seismic or structural-engineering concepts is desirable.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Review existing seismic assessments and coordinate with project managers and external consultants.
• Complete remaining seismic assessments and consolidate ratings into portfolio databases.
• Develop a Seismic Risk Management Framework and integration into the real estate lifecycle.
• Draft technical requirements and scopes for future engineering assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and an implementation roadmap.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Master's/PhD in Structural Engineering or related

Job description

The World Bank Group’s Internship Program, offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high impact learning experience at the heart of global development. Participants gain hands on experience in a diverse and dynamic environment, contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, and connect with international professionals working to end poverty on a livable planet.

The World Bank Group (WBG) is the world's largest multilateral development institution, providing financing, knowledge, and technical assistance to governments and the private sector to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development in more than 100 countries.

The World Bank Group's Corporate Real Estate (WBGRE) team manages a global real estate portfolio comprising 182 offices across 145 countries. To support safe and resilient workplaces, WBGRE has established the foundations of a seismic risk management program through engineering assessments of higher-risk facilities and portfolio-wide screening methodologies.

WBGRE is now undertaking a project to establish its long-term Seismic Risk Management Framework by completing the initial portfolio baseline, defining technical approaches for evaluating and managing seismic risk across the global portfolio, and preparing the implementation roadmap for its long-term operation. The intern will contribute graduate-level technical engineering expertise while working closely with WBGRE staff and external structural engineering consultants.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Real Estate Governance and Oversight Lead, the intern will:

• Review existing engineering assessments and engage with Project Managers, Facilities Managers, Corporate Risk, Insurance, and external structural engineering consultants to identify current practices and implementation needs.
• Coordinate the technical completion of the remaining seismic assessments and consolidate seismic ratings and related information into WBGRE portfolio databases.
• Develop a Seismic Risk Management Framework defining assessment methodologies and the integration of seismic considerations throughout the real estate lifecycle.
• Develop technical requirements and scopes of work for future engineering assessments and technical advisory services.
• Prepare guidance and training materials to support Project Managers and Facilities Managers in applying seismic assessment results.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and an implementation roadmap for the continued development of WBGRE's seismic risk management capability.

Selection Criteria

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, a postgraduate (Master's/PhD) program in Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Civil Engineering (Structural), Seismic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Candidates must have 0–6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Academic background must align with the requirements outlined in the job description
• Demonstrated interest in development work, the World Bank Group's mission, and structural resilience, seismic engineering, or building risk management.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute specialized technical expertise while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external engineering consultants.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines
  Proficiency in English.

Note: This position is Onsite or Hybrid