Remote Principal Chemical Risk Engineer

Munich Reinsurance America, Inc; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) match

Employer retirement contributions

Job summary

The Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB), a Munich Re company, is seeking a Principal Risk Engineer for a remote role to serve chemical, petrochemical, LNG, and energy clients nationwide.

You will travel to client sites, assess equipment and process risks, and deliver practical recommendations to improve reliability and asset integrity. This role blends engineering excellence with underwriting support and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline preferred; can be counted for 5 years of experience.
• 15+ years of experience in operations, maintenance, inspection, insurance engineering, and/or repairs of high value/risk occupancies.
• 5+ years experience leading/managing personnel and/or major equipment repair/installation projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites and gain exposure to a wide range of industrial processes and technologies.
• Evaluate equipment, operations, maintenance, fire protection, and business interruption exposures, and risk control practices.
• Partner with plant leadership, operations, maintenance, reliability, and other teams to identify and mitigate risk.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve reliability, asset integrity, and operational performance.
• Prepare risk evaluation reports of sites.
• Perform desktop engineering evaluations to support underwriting decisions.
• Collaborate with a network of subject matter experts and contribute to standards and training.

Skills

15+ years experience in operations/MA/

5+ years experience leading/managing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

The Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB), a Munich Re company, is seeking a Principal Risk Engineer for a remote role to serve chemical, petrochemical, LNG, and energy clients nationwide.

You will travel to client sites, assess equipment and process risks, and deliver practical recommendations to improve reliability and asset integrity. This role blends engineering excellence with underwriting support and collaboration across disciplines.