consultant engineering intern

Company: FM Global
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: October 2, 2024

Job Description:

Internship opportunity in property insurance with FM, a leading insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions.

FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to bring your engineering learning to life and learn how we help clients neutralize potential disasters such as fires, explosions, earthquakes, floods, and many others. You will be involved in field visits, office work, and projects, and will have the chance to deepen your practical engineering knowledge and pave your road to success.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Participate in FM training to learn the fundamentals of building construction, occupancy, protection, and exposures (COPE) as it relates to risk assessment and risk mitigation.
  
• Learn the fundamentals of fire protection systems.
  
• Trail FM Consultant 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.
  
• Review mechanical and electrical equipment operation, installation, maintenance, and loss potential hazards.
  
• Make recommendations and/or engineering solutions to ensure client understanding and agreement for risk improvement.
  
• Document risk analysis of locations visited.
  
• Lead and deliver a technical project to be determined by FM Supervisors.
  
• Shadow professionals in various departments within FM to gain a holistic understanding of the company and engineering team.
  
• Participate in professional development events with other interns.
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
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  • Plan to graduate with a bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, mechanical, industrial, electrical, etc.) or fire protection; able to demonstrate diverse knowledge of engineering principles.
    
  • Ability to work full time during summer internship and commute to assigned operation throughout internship.
    
  • Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle throughout internship.
    
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; good analytical, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
    
  • Efficient time management skills; naturally inquisitive and able to undertake and deliver projects.
    
  • Physical ability to climb commercial ladders (ex. inspect roofs), lift > 25 lbs., and some clients require working in confined spaces.
    
  • Proficient in MS Office products.
    
    
    The hiring range for this position is $22.00 to $27.00 per hour. The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience.
    
    FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.

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