Research Engineer Intern

Job overview

The Research Engineer Intern role is onsite in Norwood, MA, with no compensation specified. FM provides engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions to help clients maintain business continuity. The intern supports building-vulnerability mapping and loss-estimation research through technical analysis, experimental testing, and data processing. The role offers practical engineering exposure through projects, job shadowing, field and office work, and professional development activities.

What you'll do

• Review building design codes and technical information for vulnerability mapping and loss-estimation studies
• participate in experimental testing at the Research Campus and in Norwood
• process and analyze test data
• document methods, assumptions, results, and technical findings
• visit other FM locations
• participate in professional development events
• assist with special projects and observe how engineering data is used across the company.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research engineer intern

engineering research

building codes

vulnerability mapping

loss estimation

experimental testing

data analysis

norwood ma

fm

summer internship

engineering student

matlab or python preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

For students pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in engineering or a related technical field; summer internship requires full-time availability. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required.

About the employer

FM is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.