Consultant Engineer I, Indianapolis

Company: FM Global
Location: Park Ridge
Posted on: October 7, 2024

Job Description:

FM is one of the world's largest risk management and industrial property insurance organizations, providing specialized property protection to over one third of the FORTUNE 1000 companies.

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

You will have the power to influence outcomes and make a difference in the future of your clients, leveraging your engineering background to help clients neutralize potential disasters such as fires, explosions, earthquakes, floods, and many others.

FM's culture of camaraderie with colleagues and clients, challenging work, and excitement of being part of a successful organization make it a unique place to work. We believe in a supportive work/life environment and encourage our employees to participate in our total rewards benefit program.

You will work independently, handling field visits, office work, and projects for large commercial and industrial occupancies and hazards. You will be responsible for assessing risks at client facilities and performing evaluations that accurately quantify foreseeable physical and human element exposures.

Responsibilities include:

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• Performing site assessments of the physical property, including roofs
  
• Conducting evaluations of site water supplies, dust hazards, chemical storage, and rack storage arrangements for client products
  
• Ensuring that FM Engineering Standards are followed and communicating recommendations and/or engineering solutions to clients
  
• Working from a home office and traveling to clients' facilities daily (overnight travel is expected approximately 20% of the time)
  
  
  Successful Consultant Engineer candidates have the following qualifications:
  
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  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering (various specialties considered)
    
  • Zero to five years of industry experience
    
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    
  • Good analytical, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
    
  • Efficient time management ability with minimal supervision
    
  • Solid technical aptitude including diverse knowledge of engineering principles
    
  • Ability to stay focused from a home office environment
    
  • Authorization to work in the country
    
  • Physical ability to lift 25 pounds, able to climb ladders, balance, and deal with heights
    
  • Proficiency in MS Office products
    
  • A valid driver's license
    
    
    FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.
    
    Compensation will be commensurate with experience, with a hiring range of $70,300 to $101,100. The position is eligible to participate in FM's comprehensive Total Rewards program, including 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.

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