Equipment Breakdown Risk Engineer

Barmont; Columbia (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Equipment Breakdown Risk Engineer to support risk consulting operations in Columbia, MD. This remote role requires evaluations of equipment for commercial insurance clients, involving inspections and communication of risk improvement recommendations while building relationships with service teams. Candidates should possess relevant experience and credentials, and the role includes field travel.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates with relevant experience and credentials.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk evaluations and assessments on machinery breakdown.
• Conduct boiler and pressure vessel inspections.
• Develop risk improvement reports and recommendations.

Job description

We are currently seeking applicants for an Equipment Breakdown Risk Engineer (EBRE) for our Columbia, MD branch operations. The EBRE professional operates within the Risk Consulting Department and is considered an integral component of the value-added services provided to our commercial insurance policyholders. The position reports to the Mid-Atlantic Region Branch Manager and supports our Maryland and Washington DC territories.

The primary focus of this position is to perform risk evaluations, assess exposures and controls, develop meaningful loss estimates, and communicate findings to business partners. Responsibilities include applying critical thinking to determine the adequacy of controls, the likelihood and magnitude of loss, and overall insurability. The individual will conduct boiler and pressure vessel inspections according to jurisdictional rules, perform thorough examinations, identify hazardous conditions, apply relevant codes and standards, recommend corrective actions, and submit reports. Communication with customers about how these recommendations impact their business and appropriate courses of action is essential. The role also involves claims investigations—evaluating the elements of accidents, extent of damage, damage verification, invoice review, and cause of loss. Additionally, the individual will provide risk improvement services, identify exposures with significant loss potential, investigate losses, and evaluate preventative maintenance programs. Written reports will include evaluations of machinery breakdown and business interruption exposures to assist underwriters in risk assessment and premium setting.

This is a remote-based role with field travel required.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop risk improvement reports, recommendations, and other risk assessment documentation.
2. Build and maintain productive relationships with underwriting and service teams supporting agents, claims, and clients.
3. Manage workload within the assigned territory.
4. Take ownership of the territory, effectively prioritize, plan, and schedule work.
5. Utilize technology resources for maximum efficiency.
6. Respond to customer requests promptly and professionally.
7. Deliver timely, quality service and products to internal and external customers.

Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates with relevant experience and credentials.

About Us

Chubb is a world leader in insurance, operating in 54 countries. We provide a range of insurance products including commercial and personal property and casualty, accident and health, reinsurance, and life insurance. Our extensive offerings, broad distribution, financial strength, underwriting excellence, and claims handling are globally recognized.

At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and comply with all applicable laws. We provide employment, training, and advancement opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military status, age, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.