Risk Engineer Internships
Risk engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside practicing engineers, plus mentorship from working engineers and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with ByteDance, Vanguard, and TikTok USDS JV among the employers posting roles now.
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What divisions could you work for?
- Nuclear Services Group (NSG)
Preferred engineering majors or disciplines we hire?
- Nuclear Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
What offices are we hiring for?
- Kennesaw, GA
- Fort Worth, TX
- Exciting Challenges: Dive into a world of cutting-edge projects that challenge your skills and expand your horizons.
- Innovative Environment: Work in an atmosphere that nurtures creativity, encourages out-of-the-box thinking, and supports your professional development.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a team of experts who collaborate, inspire, and empower each other to achieve remarkable results.
- Growth Opportunities: Embark on a rewarding career path with endless opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Contribute Meaningfully: Be part of a company that values your ideas, expertise, and dedication to making a difference.
- Graduating with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an ABET- accredited school in one of our listed preferred majors.
- Preferred grad date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Available to start on an agreed upon date between May 2027 and June 2027.
- A solid working foundation with your major’s core concepts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
- Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
- Ability to effectively problem solve.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders at client sites.
- Must be able to effectively navigate client sites to conduct walkdowns.
- Must be able to work outside.
- Ability and willingness to travel for client and company projects and/or meetings.
- Completion of pre interview assessments.
- College transcript submitted for anyone under 1 year of experience post-graduation.
- Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, ENERCON and client-specific background checks, and annual motor vehicle record (MVR) checks according to company and client policies.
- ENERCON does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.
Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role and working here at ENERCON.
The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.
Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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- Human Decisions: All final hiring decisions are made solely by human reviewers.
- Your Rights: To request an accommodation or opt out of any automated review and/or communication, email recruiting@enercon.com before applying.
What will be expected of our interns?
What divisions could you work for?
- Nuclear Services Group (NSG)
Preferred engineering majors or disciplines we hire?
- Nuclear Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
What offices are we hiring for?
- Kennesaw, GA
- Fort Worth, TX
- Exciting Challenges: Dive into a world of cutting-edge projects that challenge your skills and expand your horizons.
- Innovative Environment: Work in an atmosphere that nurtures creativity, encourages out-of-the-box thinking, and supports your professional development.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a team of experts who collaborate, inspire, and empower each other to achieve remarkable results.
- Growth Opportunities: Embark on a rewarding career path with endless opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Contribute Meaningfully: Be part of a company that values your ideas, expertise, and dedication to making a difference.
- Graduating with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an ABET- accredited school in one of our listed preferred majors.
- Preferred grad date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Available to start on an agreed upon date between May 2027 and June 2027.
- A solid working foundation with your major’s core concepts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
- Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
- Ability to effectively problem solve.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders at client sites.
- Must be able to effectively navigate client sites to conduct walkdowns.
- Must be able to work outside.
- Ability and willingness to travel for client and company projects and/or meetings.
- Completion of pre interview assessments.
- College transcript submitted for anyone under 1 year of experience post-graduation.
- Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, ENERCON and client-specific background checks, and annual motor vehicle record (MVR) checks according to company and client policies.
- ENERCON does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.
Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role and working here at ENERCON.
The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.
Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
AI Disclosure & Accommodations
- Human Decisions: All final hiring decisions are made solely by human reviewers.
- Your Rights: To request an accommodation or opt out of any automated review and/or communication, email recruiting@enercon.com before applying.
Risk Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Risk Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers in insurance, engineering consulting, and industrial sectors fill summer risk engineer intern cohorts the preceding fall. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in September and October for summer roles, and revisit throughout the year for off-cycle openings.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams know you have limited work history. What moves your application forward is documented project work: hazard assessments, failure-mode analyses, risk models, or loss-control case studies with the tools named and results stated. A linked portfolio or attached writeup gives recruiters something concrete to assess before the interview.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured intern programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and fills gaps the fair won't cover.
Practice your technical screen out loud before applying
Risk engineer intern screens typically include quantitative problem-solving, probability and statistics questions, and scenario-based risk analysis cases. Practice working through problems out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think as much as whether you land the right answer.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger insurance carriers, engineering consultancies, and industrial companies run cohort-based risk engineer intern programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit in the fall, fill fast, and are competitive. Identify the ones that match your background and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 50% of the risk engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start sorting through listings. Filtering by location and work type upfront saves time and keeps you focused on roles you can actually accept.
Risk Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a risk engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For risk engineer candidates, a documented project portfolio showing hazard assessments, failure-mode analyses, or risk modeling work gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a risk engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for risk engineer interns is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and return-offer timing, which varies by company. Position for one by delivering visible results, but keep applying to other roles so you're not dependent on a single outcome.
When should I apply for risk engineer internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, insurance carriers, engineering consultancies, and industrial firms, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss late-cycle or off-cycle postings.
Are risk engineer internships paid?
Most professional risk engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer has disclosed pay, listings show it directly, so you can compare options without having to ask upfront.
What should a risk engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history, name the tools used and link to the work where possible, such as published risk analyses, loss-control case studies, or CAD-based safety design portfolios. Add relevant coursework in engineering, statistics, or risk management. Keep the whole document to one page so recruiters can scan it quickly.
Are there remote risk engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the risk engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants nationally, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get risk engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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