Consultant Engineer II
FM Global
This is a Contract position in Brookline Village, MA posted November 12, 2021.
More information about this job:
Overview:
The Boston Operations (Norwood, MA office) has an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Engineer. Depending on the level of the candidate’s skill and experience this position may be eligible for alignment to Consultant Engineer I, II or Senior Consultant Engineer. Varying levels of experience and qualifications will be considered.
This is a position for a home-based Resident Consultant Engineer serving the territory of Albany, NY. Candidates should be residing in the surrounding area or able to relocate to that general area.
FM Global is a 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 Global helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored 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.
Responsibilities:
Facility & Natural Hazards Consultant Engineers will interact with FM Global clients in a variety of industries. Experienced engineers will use their expertise to consult with clients to protect their facilities against fire, explosion, earthquake, flood, wind and many other hazards. As a resident Consultant Engineer, you will develop strong client relationships with clients to advise on risks associated with their business as well as develop and implement risk improvement strategies.
A Consultant Engineer at FM Global is expected to handle field, office and project work for clients within a wide range of industries (including manufacturing, warehousing and retailing). Small to medium sized locations will be expected to be handled with minimal supervision. Larger locations and more challenging occupancies will be assigned based upon skill level. These products and services are expected to be delivered in a timely and efficient manner. The individual will also be expected to achieve risk improvement by ensuring client understanding, consulting to reach client agreements, and executing follow-ups until completion.
You should be willing to operate from a home office and will travel to clients’ facilities daily; overnight travel is expected approximately 30% of the time. You must also be willing to travel to Natural Catastrophe sites as needed.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Evaluate the integrity and reliability of equipment, fire protection systems, and identify hazards and deficiencies to deliver focused risk improvement solutions and reduce facility risk
- Utilize FM Global operating standards, data sheets and guides to provide risk guidance and implement best practices
- Prepare engineering reports, loss expectancies to support risk improvement
- Collaborate with Operations Engineering, Client Services, Account Management and Underwriting on fire and natural hazard recommendations
- Engineers will work from a home office, must be able to manage their time and work independently with minimal supervision
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Chemical background preferred
- Minimum of 2 years industry experience as an engineer
- Candidates will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in MS Office products is required
- Candidates must be analytical, organized and have good problem solving and interpersonal skills
- A valid driver’s license is required, a company car is provided
- Strong organizational, communication, listening and interpersonal skills are a must.
- Effective negotiation and “sales” skills.
- Solid technical aptitude including a diverse knowledge of engineering principals.
- Efficient time management ability with minimal supervision.
- Effective in working with other team members to support clients and achieve objectives
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift up to 25 pounds or 11.34 kilograms
- Able to climb ladders
We offer our employees a wide range of benefits including career long learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, 401 (k), pension, flexible schedules, rich health and well-being programs, generous time off allowances, volunteer days and so much more!
FM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce.
Please note that all FM Global visitors, including external candidates interviewing for open positions will be required to be vaccinated and should be prepared to provide proof of vaccination.
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