Consultant Engineering Intern

Job Description

About FM Global

FM Global is a leading provider of commercial property insurance and business continuity solutions. Founded in 1835, the company is headquartered in Johnston, South Carolina and employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people. FM Global’s mission is to help its clients prevent losses and build more resilient businesses.

Consultant Engineering Intern Job Description

This is a full-time summer internship located in Los Angeles, CA. The role offers an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of building construction, occupancy, protection and exposures (COPE) as it relates to risk assessment and risk mitigation. You will gain valuable hands-on experience by shadowing FM Field Engineers during site visits to commercial properties of varying complexity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in FM training to learn COPE principles for risk assessment and mitigation.
• Learn the fundamentals of fire protection systems.
• Shadow FM Field Engineers during site visits and learn to conduct “hands-on” site assessments of physical properties, including roofs.
• Review mechanical and electrical equipment operation, installation, maintenance, and loss potential hazards.
• Communicate basic 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 determined by FM Global Supervisors.
• Shadow professionals in various departments within FM Global to gain a holistic understanding of the company and engineering team.
• Participate in professional development events with other interns.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• Plan to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical, etc.) or fire protection.
• Ability to work full-time during the summer internship.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Naturally inquisitive with the ability to undertake and deliver projects with minimal supervision.
• Solid technical aptitude including diverse knowledge of engineering principles.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle throughout the internship.
• Ability to commute to Malvern, Pennsylvania throughout the internship.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, lift >25 lbs., balance, and work at elevated heights.
• Proficient in MS Office products.
• Preferred:
• Fire protection knowledge.
• Risk assessment experience.
• Project delivery experience.

Compensation: $22/hr – $27/hr