Consultant Engineer II, greater Louisville, KY area

FM; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Engineer II to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves working with some of the world's largest businesses to identify property hazards and provide innovative risk management solutions. With nearly two centuries of expertise, you'll develop strong client relationships and implement risk improvement strategies. The position offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring occasional travel to client sites in the region. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact in risk management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) and pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work

Generous health and well-being programs

Incentive plan

Time off allowances

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in heavy industry, preferably chemical manufacturing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for consulting.

Responsibilities

• Identify property hazards and deliver practical solutions.
• Prepare technical engineering reports and collaborate with departments.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

FM is a market leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research, risk management advising, risk transfer capabilities, and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.

Position Overview

FM is currently seeking a Consultant Engineer II with technical industry experience from a production environment, preferably within the chemical industry. The ideal candidate would possess a basic understanding of process engineering, plant operations, facilities, and maintenance, and experience with fire protection systems is a plus.

With the company’s nearly two centuries of knowledge and experience behind you, you will work hands-on with some of the world’s most influential organizations, helping them understand risk and protect their assets. You will develop strong client relationships to advise on risks associated with client businesses as well as develop and implement risk improvement strategies.

This position is based in the greater Louisville, KY area (working remotely from a home office) and reporting to the FM Cleveland office.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify property hazards (such as fire, explosion, and natural catastrophe hazards) at insured client facilities and deliver practical solutions to minimize or eliminate the hazard.
2. Communicate key risks and priorities to support clients in making sound risk management decisions based on what matters most to their business.
3. Apply consistent risk assessment and risk mitigation guidance, based on the use of FM Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets and company operating procedures, with an attention to technical detail.
4. Prepare technical engineering reports, with sound engineering-based judgments, decisions, and technical writing to document conclusions.
5. Collaborate with various departments such as Operations Engineering, Client Services, Account Management, and Underwriting on risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies.
6. Develop long-lasting relationships with clients and act as a trusted advisor and consultant within your field.
7. Work from a home office, while managing time, meeting report delivery timelines, and working independently with minimal supervision.
8. Expected overnight travel once fully trained is 30% (up to 50-70 nights per year), concentrated in a 2 to 3-hour radius around your home office; however, overnight travel may include 4 to 5-day visits to client locations in Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and upstate New York (Buffalo NY region).

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (various engineering disciplines considered); a chemical engineering background is a plus.
• Possessing technical aptitude, knowledge of engineering principles, a sound problem-solving approach, and an eagerness to learn across a broad range of industries and types of hazards.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in heavy industry, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment. Title and compensation will be commensurate with experience.
• Independent and focused within a home office environment, with strong planning and time management skills. Enjoys working independently.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, geared towards a consulting role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• A valid driver’s license is required; a company car is provided. This is a field-based role and will require travel to large, complex industrial client sites.
• Physically able to walk 2-3 miles per day during site evaluations. Physically able to lift 25 pounds, able to climb ladders, and experience heights.

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.