Consultant Engineer Intern-Cleveland

FM is one of the world’s largest risk management and industrial property insurance organizations. With over 50 office locations worldwide, FM provides specialized property insurance and engineering loss prevention advice to over one third of the FORTUNE 1000 companies, as well as leading international corporations.

At FM you have the power to influence outcomes and make a difference in the future of your clients. As an intern, you can bring your engineering learning to life and learn how we help clients neutralize potential disaster such as fires, explosions, earthquakes, floods, and many others.

What makes FM unique is the culture of camaraderie with colleagues, the unbeatable variety in the work which combines both technical and consulting skills, the breadth and depth of learning available, and the excitement of being part of a successful organization. 

If you enjoy variety, we will put your time‐management and organization skills to use through field visits, office work, and projects. We will have you involved with job shadowing, and real work, both in the office and out in the field. We will help deepen your practical engineering knowledge and pave your road to success by taking an immersive journey into our business.

Explore our unique business model and key differentiators through training, research, and first-hand experience! Gain exposure to our training program for consultant engineers, access on-demand learning sessions across a range of topics. Learn how to apply our loss prevention standards for FM clients. Join our engineers in the field and live a "day in the life" of a consultant engineer. Assist with special projects and see how engineering data is used throughout the company.

Complete FM training to learn the fundamentals of building construction, occupancy, protection, and exposures (COPE) as it relates to risk assessment and risk mitigation.

·       Trail FM Consultant Engineers during their visits to commercial properties of varying complexity and learn how to perform “hands‐on” site assessments of the client’s property.  Engage with FM engineers and clients, with curiosity and learning mindset.

·       Work independently from a home office (expected approximately 30% of the time), collaborate with others remotely, and experience the “day in the life” view of a full-time Consultant Engineer.

·       Practice technical writing skills, and how to navigate technical standards.

·       Lead and deliver a capstone project, the scope of which is geared to help our local engineers and clients be more successful.

·       Network across various departments within FM to gain a holistic view of the company.

·       Participate in professional development events with other interns.

• 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.  Engineers completing a degree program in 2027 are preferred.

• Ability to work full time during the timeframe of the summer internship (37.5 hours per week), from the end of May through mid-August.

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle throughout internship.  Travel is required to clients' facilities for trailing site visits.  All client site visits will be within driving distance from your home (typically < 4 hours away).  Some overnight travel is expected, up to 7 nights at most.   

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; good analytical, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Efficient time management skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and complete assignments in a timely manner.

• Physical ability to lift 25 pounds, walk and stand comfortably during client site visits (which can last all day), able to climb ladders, balance, and deal with heights.

• Experience using MS Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
   

The hiring range for this position is $23.00 to $27.00 per hour. The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience.

This position is based in the Cleveland area.

FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.