Senior Engineering Specialist: Construction & Design Standards

FM; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Well-being programs

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work

Paid time off

Job summary

FM, a leading mutual insurance company, is seeking a Staff Engineering Specialist – Construction & Design Standards in Norwood, MA. You will bring deep design and construction expertise to highly technical facilities across industries.

Join a team that partners with field engineering, underwriting, FM Approvals, and other technical groups to ensure resilient facilities. Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• PE license strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience with design, construction, commissioning, or operation of large industrial or commercial facilities.
• Deep understanding of building systems, fire protection, structural design, utility infrastructure, and project delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for construction, design, and engineering practices across complex facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and apply engineering standards for new construction, facility expansions, and major capital projects.
• Evaluate construction methods and design practices to strengthen property resilience.
• Partner with field engineering, underwriting, FM Approvals, and other teams on complex engineering challenges.
• Provide technical guidance for project reviews, audits, and peer reviews.
• Translate industry trends into practical engineering guidance for FM.
• Develop and deliver technical training and mentor engineers.

Skills

Engineering design

Construction methods

Fire protection

Structural design

Project delivery

Technical writing

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license strongly preferred

Job description

FM, a leading mutual insurance company, is seeking a Staff Engineering Specialist – Construction & Design Standards in Norwood, MA. You will bring deep design and construction expertise to highly technical facilities across industries.

Join a team that partners with field engineering, underwriting, FM Approvals, and other technical groups to ensure resilient facilities. Travel domestically and internationally as required.