Consultant Engineer II

Established nearly two centuries ago, FM is a leading mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk management and the resilience of policyholders and its policyholder-owners. Velocity Specialty Insurance Company is a new subsidiary of FM that is backed by the financial strength and legacy of FM. Velocity Specialty provides Excess & Surplus Lines coverage in catastrophe exposed market spaces and aligns with FM’s approach in understanding the hazards that can impact property losses and business continuity to provide insurance protection, not generally available in the standard/admitted market, to meet the needs of policyholders.

A new Consultant Engineer at FM will learn to engineer risk management solutions from experienced mentors and a community-based work culture for the first 12-18 months. The network of 1,900 loss prevention engineers, with backgrounds in physical engineering and fire protection, provide their clients with the benefit of FM’s superior financial strength, policy coverage, and research-based consulting.

At FM you have the power to influence outcomes and make a difference in the future of your clients. When you join our team at FM, you can leverage your engineering background to help clients neutralize potential disasters such as fires, explosions, earthquakes, floods, and many others.

What makes FM unique is our culture of camaraderie with colleagues and clients, the challenging work and the excitement of being part of a successful organization. We believe in a supportive work/life environment and encourage our employees to participate in our total rewards benefit program, including a pension program. 

Responsibilities:

If you enjoy variety, put your time-management and organizational skills to use handling field visits, office work, and projects for large commercial and industrial occupancies and hazards.  You will work with minimal supervision and must be capable of working independently.  

The Chicago Operations territory includes Indiana, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We are currently seeking Consultant Engineers to live in the Central Illinois area. (Bloomington, Ottawa, Peoria, or within the nearby counties (Stark, Bureau, Putnam, Lassalle, Peoria, Marshall, Woodford, Livingston, Fulton, Tazewell, or McLean.)

 Initially, assignments will be of limited scope and complexity giving you the opportunity to learn.  You will gradually begin assessing risks at larger, more complex properties by visiting client facilities and performing evaluations that accurately quantify foreseeable physical and human element exposures while working with client on-site risk management.  Responsibilities will include: 

• Perform hands-on site assessments of the physical property, including roofs
• Conduct evaluations which include, but are not limited to, site water supplies, dust hazards, chemical storage, and rack storage arrangements for client products
• Ensure that FM Engineering Standards are followed and, as necessary, communicate the appropriate recommendations and/or engineering solutions to clients 
• Working from a home office and travel to clients' facilities daily (overnight travel is expected to be approximately 20% - 40% of the time). Travel to Natural Catastrophe sites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (various specialties considered), minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry, either production, project, or safety related preferred.
• Good analytical, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Candidates will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in MS Office products is required 
• Efficient time management ability with minimal supervision. You will be expected to work independently and should be willing to operate from your home office. 
• Solid technical aptitude including diverse knowledge of engineering principles 
• Authorization to work in the country you are applying to work in 
• Physical ability to lift 25 pounds, able to climb ladders, balance, and deal with heights
• A valid driver’s license is required, a company car is provided 

The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM’s comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health and well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances and much more.  This position also comes with the added benefit of a company car.

FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.