Research Engineer Intern

FM • Norwood, MA

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About The Position

FM is a property insurer serving large businesses with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. The Research Engineer Intern gains practical engineering experience through research, training, job shadowing, field work, and special projects, while learning about FM’s business model, loss-prevention standards, and consultant engineering work.

The intern will receive assignments of limited scope and complexity. Work includes reviewing building design codes and technical information to support building-vulnerability mapping and loss-estimation studies; participating in experimental testing at the Research Campus and in Norwood; and processing and analyzing test data. The intern will document methods, assumptions, results, and technical findings, and communicate results to research staff and project leads. The role also includes visits to other FM locations and professional development events with other interns.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Interest in experimental work, data processing, design codes, and engineering analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work full-time during the summer internship.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Efficient time-management skills.
• Inquisitive nature and ability to undertake and deliver projects with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle throughout the internship.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar coding and data-analysis tools.
• Experience with modeling and design software.
• Coursework, project experience, or interest in risk assessment and mitigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze building design codes and related technical information to support building-vulnerability mapping and loss-estimation studies.
• Participate in experimental testing at the Research Campus and in Norwood, including conducting tests and processing and analyzing resulting data.
• Document methods, assumptions, results, and technical findings.
• Communicate results to research staff and project leads.
• Visit other FM locations, such as corporate offices and the research campus.
• Participate in professional development events with other interns.
• Assist with special projects and learn how engineering data is used throughout the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern