Principal Risk Engineer, Energy

Liberty Mutual Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Canada is seeking a Principal Risk Engineer to oversee Energy accounts, including oil and gas and renewable energy. The role involves risk assessment, developing guidelines, and fostering partnerships with clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in the field and a solid educational background in engineering or related fields. This position offers competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive health & dental benefits

Market-leading pension plan

External education & tuition reimbursement programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in oil and gas, power generation, and renewable energy.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in math, engineering, or related fields.
• Professional Engineer designation preferred; additional certifications are assets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all assigned Energy accounts, ensuring best-in-class service.
• Provide risk assessment and engineering services for assigned accounts.
• Maintain effective partnerships with clients, underwriting, and claims.

Skills

10+ years of Energy experience

Strong work ethic

Critical thinking skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in math, engineering, or related areas

Professional Engineer designation preferred

Tools

Risk assessment techniques

Safety management evaluations

Job description

Principal, Risk Engineer, Energy

Department: Risk Control Services

Location: Toronto, Calgary, or Vancouver

Reports To: Risk Control Services Leader

Company Overview

Liberty Mutual Canada is the Canadian operation of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. We offer a broad suite of commercial insurance products and solutions to mid-size and large Canadian companies with Canadian, North American, and / or multinational risks. Liberty Mutual Canada has over 250 employees and serves its clients coast-to-coast through regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax.

At Liberty Mutual Canada, diversity is about all of us. Our promise to you is a culture that is collaborative, rewarding, and empowering. We are committed to attracting and retaining employees across all dimensions of diversity and believe that recognizing, appreciating, and applying each person's unique insights, perspectives, and backgrounds cultivates an atmosphere of trust and respect. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is how we do business, and we’ll continue to invest in it to create a stronger global organization.

If you are unsure whether your experience meets all the requirements below, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for diverse perspectives and experiences to add to our team!

Our core values guide all of our decision-making and come to life through our benefits and employee programs. We offer:

• A premier flexible work environment (a combination of on-site & remote work) supporting our employees in their pursuit of a healthy work‑life balance
• Competitive health & dental benefits plan
• Market‑leading pension plan
• Competitive time off policy
• External education & tuition reimbursement programs
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• An opportunity to get involved and become a member of one of our national employee committees – social responsibility, employee engagement, diversity, equity & inclusion

Opportunity

We are seeking a Principal Risk Engineer for Energy to join our expanding Risk Control Services Team. This position will oversee all assigned Energy accounts, including oil and gas, power generation, and renewable energy, ensuring best‑in‑class service.

Under limited supervision, this role provides risk assessment and insurance risk engineering / loss control services for both First‑ and Third‑Party lines. It serves as a technical expert, offering information, recommendations, and risk evaluations as required. Additionally, the position involves developing technical content, including guidelines, white papers, resources, and training materials for underwriting, risk services / engineering, claims, brokers, and client partners.

The successful candidate will maintain effective partnerships with Underwriting, Claims, and global partners from Risk Control Services / Risk Engineering. This position acts as a company representative at client, broker, and other events / meetings as directed by their manager. Furthermore, they will serve as a trainer and mentor to peers and / or less experienced consultants and underwriters in their specialty area, at their manager's discretion.

In this senior role within Liberty Mutual Canada, the ideal candidate will actively participate in the acquisition and retention of profitable business by supporting Underwriters with their business development and marketing activities. They will be expected to promote and maintain the high standards of risk services and engineering while managing relationships with key broker partners and clients. Additionally, the candidate will provide valuable insights, knowledge, and support for regional strategies and contribute to operational improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Embrace Liberty’s Guidelines for Inclusion and actively promote its application within the organization.
• Assume ownership for allocated and prospect accounts within our Energy book of business, as well as any assigned or requested Lines of Business. Also accountable for completing surveys, following up on key recommendations, and ensuring that risk services / engineering information on file is up to date.
• Manage account risk portfolio and provide account‑level engineering to meet underwriting requirements
• Conduct specialized consultative services for assigned customers, including identifying significant loss exposures, conducting root cause investigations of major losses, and evaluating safety management programs within a designated technical area or territory
• Develop and implement customer service strategies that reduce loss and improve customer safety operations.
• Assist underwriting teams by providing risk assessments for current and prospective accounts. Participate in customer and broker meetings to showcase service capabilities.
• Organize, prepare, and present reports outlining outcome‑based action plans for improved practices as well as influence positive customer support of recommended solution(s).
• Provide technical input on claims, including the review of claims reports and site visits to identify areas for claims mitigation and recommendations for improvement.
• Plan, organize, and perform desk‑based risk assessments and onsite risk services / engineering surveys for existing and prospective clients, as required by Underwriters.
• Enhance Liberty Mutual’s leadership in the field and increase brand awareness through potential speaking engagements, networking, and the development of industry resources such as position papers, newsletters, and technical references.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of assigned lines of business, including construction methodology and technologies, loss prevention, regulations, industry trends, etc. to support underwriting decision‑making and profitability.
• Establish effective partnerships with customers, ensuring clear communication and understanding of their risk management objectives and needs.
• Collaborate with management in developing policies, procedures, service tools, technical resources, techniques, and new products to enhance service delivery.
• Maintain professional credibility and consistently demonstrate technical expertise and sound judgment.
• Other duties and initiatives as may be assigned
• Travel requirements: 25 – 50 % (peak travel up to 50%, average 30%) within Canada and the US.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of Energy experience in oil and gas, power generation, and renewable energy.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent field with coursework in math, engineering, or related areas (or equivalent experience). An advanced degree and / or additional technical training are assets, but not required.
• Professional Engineer designation preferred; additional certifications such as ERIS, ARM, CRM, CPCU, CRSP, or CPE is an asset.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic with attention to detail, commitment to quality, and effective time management.
• Possesses critical thinking skills and a growth mindset, valuing diverse perspectives and viewing challenges as opportunities for improvement.
• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders professionally, fostering accountability for results while adapting to change and new systems.

Liberty Mutual Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we operate in and serve. If you require accommodation for the recruitment / interview process due to a disability (which may be invisible or visible, temporary or permanent), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.