Blast Effects (Mechanical Engineering) Co-op
- San Antonio Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc.
- 4.3 San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Qualifications Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description 2027 Blast Effects (Mechanical Engineering) Co-op
- San Antonio Office Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc.
(BakerRisk®) is one of the world's leading explosion analysis, structural design, and risk management companies. BakerRisk provides comprehensive consulting, engineering, laboratory, and full-scale facility testing services to government agencies and private companies who are involved with hazardous operations or materials. Dates of Employment for 2027:
Spring/Summer Term:
Monday, January 11th at 9:00 a.m. CST
- Friday, August 20th at noon
Summer/Fall Term:
Monday, May 10th at 9:00 a.m. CST
- Friday, December 17th at noon Full time: 40 hours per week
Location :
San Antonio, TX
- Work primarily at Box Canyon Test Facility in Bracketville, Texas Monday-Thursday.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support field and lab testing projects focused on explosions and related phenomena. Assist engineers by applying standard methods to evaluate explosion related phenomena and predict blast and fragment loads. Perform routine engineering calculations, conduct research, and prepare presentations and reports. Expected to be able to solve problems using procedures and criteria assigned by technical staff and establish priorities for completion of assigned workload.
Requirements:
Pursuing a bachelor's degree with a minimal 3.0 GPA in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Rising Junior or Senior level student. Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Ability to learn engineering software as needed to perform assigned tasks. Excellent oral and written communication skills required to interact with internal and external contacts. Previous hands-on experience with field or lab-scale testing preferred.
Interview process:
To be considered, apply through our portal and submit your resume along with your most recent unofficial transcript. If you are selected, a telephone interview will be conducted.
Co-op Program:
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Intern/Co-op:
Sophomores-Seniors, graduates, and graduate candidates in
MEEN, NUEN, ECEN, MSEN, MMET.
Full Time:
M.S./M.E. and PhD candidates in the above disciplines.
EXPERIENCE GAINED
Application of coursework: fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, control systems, etc. Hands-on test stand and test article construction and instrumentation for large-scale vapor cloud explosion testing. High-speed data acquisition (National Instruments and LabVIEW) of pressure, temperature, strain, acceleration, etc. High-speed camera (AOS and Phantom) and drone operation. Analysis and reduction of vapor cloud explosion test data. Mathematical modeling of real-world industrial hazards. Assist other groups with jet fire, chemical dispersion, and structural response testing. Work with an engineer mentor for an 8-month, individual Co-op project. Pursue personal interests that align with company projects and goals. Build relationships with fellow Co-op students and engineers.
SCHEDULE
Two terms offered primarily at Box Canyon Test Facility.
Full time:
Time split between test site operations, client site visits, and San Antonio office. Balance varies year-to-year.
WHY WORK HERE
One-on-one mentorship with a dedicated engineer. Perform meaningful, impactful work that not only is beneficial for BakerRisk but also contributes to current and future safety rules and regulations in industry.
