Consultant Engineer - Columbus, OH

FM; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FM Cleveland Operations seeks a Consultant Engineer to learn and apply risk mitigation for client properties, focusing on loss prevention and site assessments. You will work under experienced mentors, progressing to larger-scale evaluations while developing client relationships.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 0–3 years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to work effectively from a home office. Travel and a company car are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 0–3 years of industry experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Efficient time management with minimal supervision
• Ability to work from a home office environment
• Proficiency in MS Office
• A valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on site risk assessments of the client’s physical property, including roofs
• Conduct engineering evaluations covering fire protection, water supplies, sprinklers, combustible dust hazards, chemical storage, and equipment breakdown potential
• Ensure FM Engineering Standards are followed and communicate recommendations to clients
• Deliver written reports following each client site visit with accuracy and timeliness
• Work from a home office while coordinating with others remotely
• Travel to client facilities within driving distance; company car provided; additional travel for training and events
• Overnight travel expected ~30% of the time

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description

FM is one of the world’s largest risk management and industrial property insurance organizations. With over 50 office locations worldwide, FM provides specialized property insurance and engineering loss prevention advice to over one third of the FORTUNE 1000 companies, as well as leading international corporations.

At FM you have the power to influence outcomes and make a difference in the future of yourclients. When you joinour team at FM, youcanleverage your engineering background to help clients mitigate potential disaster such as fires, explosions, earthquakes, floods, and many others. FM’s 1,900 Consultant Engineers, with diverse backgrounds in engineering and fire protection disciplines, provide clients with research-based consulting and practical solutions to mitigate risk.

What makes FM unique is the culture of camaraderie with colleagues, the trusted relationships developed with clients, the unbeatable variety in the work, the breadth of engineering disciplines and expertise learned on the job, and the excitement of being part of a successful organization. We believe in a supportive work/life environment and encourage our employees to participate in our total rewards benefit program,including apension program.

Responsibilities

A new Consultant Engineer at FM will learn to engineer risk mitigation solutions from experienced mentors and a community-based work culture for the first 12-18 months. Initially, assignments will be of limited scope and complexity giving you the opportunity to learn. You will gradually begin assessing hazards at larger, more complex sites. Over time, you will build relationships with clients and become a trusted resource, with a depth of expertise in the loss prevention field. You will work with minimal supervision and must be capable of working independently.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Perform hands-on site risk assessments of the client’s physical property, including roofs
• Conduct engineering evaluations which include, but are not limited to, site fire protection water supplies, sprinkler protection, combustible dust hazards, chemical storage, and equipment breakdown potential.
• Ensure that FM Engineering Standards are followed and, as necessary, communicate the appropriate recommendations and/or engineering solutions to clients.
• Deliver a written report following each client site visit, following all FM guidelines and training provided, to ensure procedural and technical accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Work from a home office while effectively managing responsibilities and deadlines, and collaborating with others remotely.
• Travel is required to clients' facilities for site visits. All client site visits will be within driving distance from your home, and a company car is provided. Additional travel will include attending classes at FM’s Training Center (near Boston Massachusetts), and travel to the FM Cleveland office for events, networking, and additional training. Overnight travel should be expected approximately 30% of the time.

FM Cleveland Operations is currently seeking Consultant Engines with preferred geographic location in Columbus Ohio

Qualifications

Successful Consultant Engineer candidates have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering (various specialties considered)
• Zero to three years of industry experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Efficient time management ability with minimal supervision
• Ability to stay focused from a home office environment
• Solid technical aptitude, including diverse knowledge of engineering principles
• Authorization to work in the country you are applying to work in
• Physical ability to lift 25 pounds, walk and stand comfortably during client site visits (which can last all day), able to climb ladders, balance, and deal with heights.
• Proficiency in MS Office products
• A valid driver’s license

The position is eligible to participate in FM’s comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health and well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances and much more.

FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce.