Senior Property Risk Engineer

Travelers

115d • $123,000 - $203,000

About The Position

Under general direction, responsible for the ownership of the Property Technical Discipline in Assigned Territory, which includes: Conducting quality Risk Assessments, assisting customers with Loss Control, providing consultation to Staff and Business Partners, and helping identify needs for Technical Training of Regional Specialist Consultants (RSCs), and Staff in assigned territory. This job serves as a technical resource to Risk Control Consultants and Underwriters and as a mentor to others. As a Senior Risk Control Specialist, has the ability to handle the most complex assignments based on technical complexity, customer service expectations, high challenge, high visibility, etc. Exhibits exceptional technical skills as well as above average interpersonal skills, training ability, etc. Ability to handle some duties of the Technical Director (e.g. job assignment responsibilities in the Director's absence, meeting attendance.) This position influences but does not manage others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5 years of experience in fire science or a technical science, an engineering discipline, or the property fire protection field.
• Exceptional technical and interpersonal skills preferred.
• Technical training experience preferred.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must have or be able to attain appropriate certification to meet state-specific requirements, where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• 8 or more years of Property/ Highly Protected Risk (HPR) skills and experience preferred.
• Communication skills to make complex technical information understandable.
• Business knowledge of insurance products, services, and risk selection practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in technical specialist discipline.
• Working knowledge of relevant Risk Control computer systems applications.

Responsibilities

• Conducts specialist Risk Assessment surveys at complex applicant or written client locations to determine potential hazards/risk factors and controls at the request of customers or to assist in underwriting/risk selection.
• Documents findings and recommendations to Account Executives and/or clients.
• Consults with clients on ways to control hazards in order to reduce or mitigate losses.
• Exhibits the ability to come up with technically correct yet flexible solutions to meet Travelers as well as the Client’s needs.
• Influences clients to implement recommendations.
• Serves as a technical expert resource to Risk Control Consultants and Underwriters.
• Builds and maintains productive relationships with underwriting and service teams assigned to business units, with the broker/agent community, with Claim, with other Risk Control staff, and with clients.
• May conduct research for underwriters or clients on class of business, operations, or any other technical subject requiring similar analysis.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulatory environment and emerging issues in the technical specialist discipline.
• Function as an Account Consultant for certain National Property accounts.
• Maintains timely, relevant communications with Technical Director, Field Management and Risk Control staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: Access to tools, discounts, and resources for wellness goals and caregiving needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to give back to charity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees