Senior Risk Engineer- Energy

Liberty Mutual Insurance•Boston, MA

2d•$125,300 - $176,800

About The Position

Are you ready to sit at the intersection of engineering, insurance, and the energy transition? Join our US Energy team and help shape how we understand and underwrite Property risk across conventional power generation and the fast-growing renewable energy sector — from operating plants to major construction projects. We're looking for a technically sharp, commercially minded professional to bring deep risk engineering expertise to the table. You'll conduct on-site and desktop assessments, partner closely with Underwriting and Claims, and help turn complex technical exposures into clear, confident decisions. This is a role where your judgment directly shapes outcomes — for our business and for the clients we protect.

Requirements

Experience in risk engineering, power generation, renewable energy, or a related technical discipline
Solid understanding of conventional power and/or renewable energy operations and construction risk
The ability to break down complex technical exposures and explain them clearly to business partners
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving instincts
A collaborative mindset and genuine enjoyment of working closely with underwriting and claims professionals
Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a technical discipline, such as Chemical, Process, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
At least five years’ experience in relevant process industries and should have a background in at least one of the following areas in a managerial, technical or consultancy role; Operations, Operations Support, Maintenance, Inspection, Loss Prevention, or Process Safety
Demonstrated strong communication and listening skills in order to develop and maintain relationships with Underwriters, Risk Engineers, Claims teams, other Liberty Mutual Staff and Clients.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use required software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite
Should be able to create/modify documents and complex spreadsheets

Nice To Haves

Previous Insurance experience is not a requirement of this role, but beneficial/desired

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site risk engineering surveys and desktop reviews spanning conventional power and renewable energy risks
Evaluate operational plants and construction projects, including large and complex exposures
Translate technical findings into clear, actionable risk assessments that drive accurate, profitable underwriting decisions
Serve as a trusted technical resource for US Underwriters, Claims teams, and insureds
Analyze risk quality, pinpoint loss drivers, and recommend practical mitigation strategies
Support claims analysis and identify risk improvement opportunities across the portfolio
Assess operational conventional and renewable power generation facilities, as well as construction projects
Plan, organize, and perform desk-based risk appraisals for assigned lines of business, delivering risk analysis to Underwriters
Prepare plant/process/product descriptions and assess design, hazards, mitigation adequacy, management systems, plant protection, and loss estimates
Conduct on-site risk engineering surveys for existing and prospective clients, producing internal summaries or detailed marketing survey reports per Liberty Mutual guidelines
Own allocated accounts — attending surveys, following up on key recommendations, and keeping risk engineering files current
Provide technical input on claims, including reviewing loss adjuster reports and conducting site visits to identify claims mitigation opportunities, lessons learned, sharing insights with fellow Engineers and Underwriters to inform future loss prevention work
Maintain strong professional credibility through consistent technical expertise and sound judgment
Stay current on process technology, loss prevention, construction practices, and other developments relevant to your lines of business
Pursue ongoing professional development to deepen and broaden your expertise
Participate in business development and marketing activities for assigned lines of business
Travel regularly as part of the role