Consultant Engineer — Boiler & Machinery (B&M)

FM•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you enjoy variety and solving complex engineering problems, we will put your technical, time-management and organizational skills to use evaluating mechanical, electrical and pressure equipment at large commercial and industrial client facilities. You will interact with clients across diverse industries — including power generation, data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, chemical processing, mining and more — helping them strengthen the integrity and reliability of the systems their businesses depend on. We will provide you with extensive, structured training to understand our business, build relationships with mentors, and learn FM's best-in-class engineering standards and approach to equipment risk evaluation. In this role, you will work independently, backed by nearly 200 years of engineering expertise and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical engineering strongly preferred)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
Efficient time management with the ability to work independently
Proven technical capability including knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and their interrelationships
Demonstrated understanding of or experience with industrial equipment such as boilers, pressure vessels, generators, turbines, transformers, switchgear or similar systems
Valid driver's license
Physical ability to navigate industrial environments including climbing stairs and ladders, lifting >25 lbs., standing for extended periods, and working in confined spaces or elevated areas as required by client facilities
Proficient in MS Office products and comfortable learning new technologies
Willingness to operate from a home office and travel to client sites on a regular basis.
Willingness to live in the greater metro areas of southern California or Phoenix, AZ.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power generation, manufacturing, chemical processing, mining, data centers, healthcare or similar high-hazard industries
Familiarity with inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) programs, predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., infrared thermography, vibration analysis, oil analysis) or asset integrity management concepts
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, NFPA, IEEE, NETA)
Knowledge of industrial control systems or operational technology (OT) environments

Responsibilities

Assessing equipment risks at larger, more complex commercial and industrial properties.
Visiting client facilities and conducting detailed Boiler & Machinery evaluations that help clients reduce equipment breakdown risk and protect the operational resilience of their business.
Hands-on assessments of critical production, utility and support systems and equipment, including electrical equipment and distribution systems, boilers, pressure vessels and piping systems, rotating equipment, asset integrity programs, industrial control systems, operator competency, and systems approach.
Developing loss scenarios and loss expectancies that quantify equipment breakdown exposures.
Preparing engineering reports with practical, cost-effective loss prevention recommendations.
Applying FM Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets.
Communicating recommendations and engineering solutions in a way that ensures client understanding and drives risk improvement.
Collaborating with Operations Engineering, Client Services, Account Management and Underwriting on Boiler & Machinery exposures and risks.