Consultant Engineer - Western PA or West Virginia

FM•Cleveland, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

FM is a global leader in risk management and industrial property insurance, serving over one-third of FORTUNE 1000 companies. We offer specialized property insurance and engineering loss prevention advice. As a Consultant Engineer at FM, you will leverage your engineering background to help clients mitigate potential disasters like fires, explosions, earthquakes, and floods. Our team of 1,900 Consultant Engineers, with diverse engineering and fire protection backgrounds, provides research-based consulting and practical risk mitigation solutions. FM is unique for its culture of camaraderie, trusted client relationships, work variety, breadth of engineering expertise gained on the job, and being part of a successful organization. We support a work/life balance and offer a comprehensive total rewards benefit program, including a pension program.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering (various specialties considered).
Zero to three 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.
Ability to stay focused from a home office environment.
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, walk and stand comfortably during client site visits (which can last all day), able to climb ladders, balance, and deal with heights.
Proficiency in MS Office products.
A valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Preferred geographic locations in: Western PA or West Virginia.

Responsibilities

Learn to engineer risk mitigation solutions from experienced mentors and a community-based work culture for the first 12-18 months.
Initially, assignments will be of limited scope and complexity, providing an opportunity to learn.
Gradually begin assessing hazards at larger, more complex sites.
Build relationships with clients and become a trusted resource with expertise in loss prevention.
Work with minimal supervision and be capable of working independently.
Perform hands-on site risk assessments of the client’s physical property, including roofs.
Conduct engineering evaluations including site fire protection water supplies, sprinkler protection, combustible dust hazards, chemical storage, and equipment breakdown potential.
Ensure FM Engineering Standards are followed and communicate appropriate recommendations and/or engineering solutions to clients.
Deliver a written report following each client site visit, adhering to FM guidelines and training for procedural and technical accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
Work from a home office, effectively managing responsibilities and deadlines, and collaborating remotely.
Travel to clients' facilities for site visits (within driving distance from home, company car provided).
Additional travel includes attending classes at FM’s Training Center (near Boston, MA) and travel to the FM Cleveland office for events, networking, and training.
Expect overnight travel approximately 30% of the time.