Consultant Engineer I

FM•Malvern, PA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 its policyholder-owners. These owners, who share the belief that the majority of property loss is preventable, represent many of the world’s largest organizations, including one of every four Fortune 500 companies. They work with FM to better understand the hazards that can impact their business continuity to make cost-effective risk management decisions, combining property loss prevention with insurance protection. If you enjoy variety, we will put your time-management and organization skills to use handling engineering field visits, technical writing, and projects for large commercial clients. We will provide you with extensive training to understand our business, build relationships with mentors, and learn FM's best-in-class industry standards. In this role, you will work independently with a lifeline of 200 years of support and experience. Key responsibilities: Initial assignments focus on learning core processes and techniques. As experience grows, responsibilities expand to include assessing risks at larger commercial properties. The role involves visiting client facilities and conducting detailed evaluations that help them reduce operational and property-related risks. Work includes hands‑on assessments of physical structures—such as roofs—and reviews of key risk factors, including: Site water supply systems Dust accumulation and related hazards Chemical storage practices Rack storage configurations for client products These evaluations support clients in strengthening safety, protecting assets, and improving overall risk management. Consultant Engineers are encouraged to follow FM Global Engineering Standards and communicate recommendations and/or engineering solutions to ensure client understanding. Strong communication, listening and relationship building skills are a must. 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. Based on experience, candidates will be considered for Consultant Engineer I or II.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or fire protection
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Good analytical, organizational, problem solving skills
Efficient time management ability with work independently
Proven technical capability including diverse knowledge of engineering principles
Valid driver’s license
Physical ability to climb commercial ladders (ex. inspect roofs), lift >25 lbs., and some clients require working in confined spaces.
Proficient in MS Office products
Willing to operate from your home office and travel to client sites on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

Assessing risks at larger commercial properties
Visiting client facilities and conducting detailed evaluations that help them reduce operational and property-related risks
Hands‑on assessments of physical structures—such as roofs
Reviews of key risk factors, including: Site water supply systems, Dust accumulation and related hazards, Chemical storage practices, Rack storage configurations for client products
Strengthening safety, protecting assets, and improving overall risk management
Follow FM Global Engineering Standards and communicate recommendations and/or engineering solutions to ensure client understanding