Risk Consultant, Property Field Engineer

XL CATLIN; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk Consultant to enhance property loss control and evaluate natural hazards in the North Central region. This role requires a robust engineering background and the ability to apply expertise to various customer projects. The successful candidate will conduct onsite assessments, analyze fire protection features, and collaborate with specialized engineers to provide valuable risk engineering services. With a focus on customer satisfaction and effective communication, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a remote work environment. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to employee well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Retirement Savings Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Bonus Potential Based on Performance

Qualifications

• Experience with large property sites and fire protection systems.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Review property protection and conduct onsite assessments.
• Provide detailed reports and recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Risk Consulting

Fire Protection Knowledge

Communication Skills

Engineering Background

Analytical Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Engineering or Science

Chemical Engineering Preferred

Tools

NFPA Codes

FM Data Sheets

Job description

Job Description - Risk Consultant, Property Field Engineer (78001772D20250213)

Job Number:

78001772D20250213

Location: Grand Rapids, MI | Fort Wayne, IN | Columbus, OH | Chicago, IL | St. Louis, MO | Kansas, KS | Des Moines, IA | USA, Fully Remote within North Central Region

In a world ever more complex and unpredictable, large, and corporate companies need an effective partner to improve their risk profile. AXA XL Risk Consulting is a division of AXA XL Insurance and supports:

Underwriters, in the assessment of the risks AXA XL is insuring, and Clients, in the identification, evaluation, anticipation, and prevention of their risks. Leveraging quality of our engineering expertise and our long-standing experience across multiple industry sectors, we have an ambition to develop innovative and new risk engineering approaches, dedicated risk modelling tools across multiple risk domains, and proprietary platforms and IT solutions for our clients. We serve all types of mid-market and corporate businesses, whether they are insured or not insured by AXA XL.

This position will provide risk consulting services for large property loss control and natural hazards evaluation in the North Central region. The position requires application of robust engineering background and practical experience to identify and mitigate property fire and Nat Cat risk exposures for a broad range of project types and customers.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review commercial property protection, including fire protection and water supply analysis.
• Conduct onsite visits to assess property and Nat Cat exposures and develop detailed reports to relay conditions and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Analyze building construction, fire protection features, process operations, and special hazards.
• Work hand in hand with the network of specialized engineers of AXA XL Risk Consulting to serve clients.
• Build credibility with and create customer satisfaction by demonstrating the value of risk engineering services.
• This position will service the North Central Region and support insured and non-insured clients. Travel is anticipated to be 20-25%.

You will report to the Regional Engineering Leader.

Required Abilities and Skills:

• Experience with Large Property sites.
• Robust working knowledge of NFPA Codes, FM Data Sheets, and local requirements.
• Robust working knowledge of fire protection or willingness to learn.
• Engineering or Science-based undergraduate degree; Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Ability to apply industry experience to a broad range of customers and projects, consult effectively on a broad range of property risk controls, and identify exposures/assess controls on complex risks is required.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are essential. Communicates effectively with a broad range of underwriting and customer partners.
• Makes technical information and recommendations understandable to a broad range of audiences.
• The successful candidate will be a self-starter, capable of managing their schedule and resources while working in a remote work environment.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, proactively across lines of business, and effectively with internal and external partners on special projects.
• Valid driver’s license required. Must be within North Central Region.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is USD 104,000 - 173,000 plus bonus potential based on performance. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits.

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.