Risk Control Fire Protection Property Intern

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Compensation Overview

The hourly salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual hourly rate for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards. 

Salary Range

$24.00 – $25.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Travelers has built a solid reputation as a leading insurance company and employs some of the most talented, passionate people in the industry and provides endless opportunities for those willing to reach for them. With over 105 years of experience in property risk control and safety management, plus leading industrial hygiene, fire and forensics laboratories, Travelers Risk Control has the expertise to provide customers with recommendations to help control hazards and reduce risks of property damage or injury. If you’re driven and passionate about what you do and work each day to make an impact, you might be interested in an opportunity with Travelers.

This is a 10–12-week, paid position in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The intern will work closely with Property Risk Control Management and Property Risk Control Specialists, primarily in the field of fire protection, with a focus on research projects and assignments. The intern will have the opportunity to regularly shadow local Property Risk Control Specialists and will be able to apply classroom fire protection knowledge practically by assisting with field

surveys and writing assessment reports. 

Learn fundamentals of:
•    Building construction, occupancy hazards, protection, and exposures relating to risk assessment
•    Fire protection systems
•    General insurance industry knowledge
•    Trail property specialists at commercial property assessments, assisting in preparing, conducting, and completing risk evaluations of client locations, determining the potential hazards and risk factors to be considered in risk selection, identifying uncontrolled hazards, and making appropriate recommendations, consulting with clients on ways to control hazards to help them reduce, mitigate, or prevent loss
•    Research and apply technical information to support current risk control service efforts
•    Attend co-surveys with experienced Risk Control staff to learn and develop consulting skills
•    Collaborate with Underwriting, Claim, Clients, Business Partners, and other Risk Control staff
•    Complete one Capstone project and presentation to senior management on a relevant Risk Control topic
•    Ensure timely completion of assignments
•    Perform other duties as assigned

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

Education, Work Experience & Knowledge

• Seeking students that are actively pursuing a degree with an expected graduation date of December 2025 or later (rising Senior is preferred)
• Preferred Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering or Technology or other Engineering Discipline

Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies

The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Knowledge of NFPA Codes
• Leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation abilities
• Strong self-awareness, interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities
• Effective organizational skills & critical thinking skills
• Propensity and desire to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to change
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software
• Available to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship

• The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
• Leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation abilities
• Strong self-awareness, interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities
• Effective organizational skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Propensity and desire to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to change
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software
• Available to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship

What is a Must Have?

• Must be registered as a returning student and have completed related work studies

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results. 

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.