Consultant Engineer I, greater Fox Valley, WI area

FM Corporation; West Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management firm is seeking a Consultant Engineer in West Chicago. This role involves performing site assessments and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and possess strong communication and analytical skills. This position includes travel to client sites, a supportive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including a company car.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and well-being programs

401(k) and pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work options

Company car

Qualifications

• Zero to five years of industry experience.
• Ability to work from home and travel to client locations.
• Physical ability to lift 25 pounds and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on site assessments of physical property.
• Conduct evaluations on site water supplies and hazards.
• Communicate recommendations to clients.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management ability

Technical aptitude

Proficiency in MS Office products

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

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 protection to over one third of the FORTUNE 1000 companies as well as leading international corporations.

A new Consultant Engineer at FM will learn to engineer risk management solutions from experienced mentors and a community-based work culture for the first 12-18 months. The network of 1,900 loss prevention engineers, with backgrounds in physical engineering and fire protection, provide their clients with the benefit of FM’s superior financial strength, policy coverage, and research-based consulting.

At FM you have the power to influence outcomes and make a difference in the future of your clients. When you join our team at FM, you can leverage your engineering background to help clients neutralize potential disasters such as fires, explosions, earthquakes, floods, and many others.

What makes FM unique is our culture of camaraderie with colleagues and clients, the challenging work 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 a pension program.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on site assessments of the physical property, including roofs
• Conduct evaluations which include, but are not limited to, site water supplies, dust hazards, chemical storage, and rack storage arrangements for client products
• Ensure that FM Engineering Standards are followed and, as necessary, communicate the appropriate recommendations and/or engineering solutions to clients
• Working from a home office and travel to clients' facilities daily (overnight travel is expected to be approximately 45% of the time, the first year). Travel to Natural Catastrophe sites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering (various specialties considered)
• Zero to five 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
• Solid technical aptitude including diverse knowledge of engineering principles
• Ability to stay focused from a home office environment
• Authorization to work in the country you are applying to work in
• Physical ability to lift 25 pounds, able to climb ladders, balance, and deal with heights
• Proficiency in MS Office products
• A valid driver’s license

You will be expected to work independently and should be willing to operate from your home office.

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

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. This position also comes with the added benefit of a company car.