Sr. Field Risk Engineering Consultant-New Jersey

The Hartford•Greendale, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At The Hartford, the Risk Services organization helps people and businesses thrive by working directly with customers to assess risk, improve resilience, and deliver practical risk mitigation solutions. They partner with customers throughout their lifecycle to identify exposures, reduce losses, and strengthen operational performance, combining consultative expertise, technology-enabled risk solutions, and data-driven insights. As a Field Consultant, you will serve as a trusted risk advisor, partnering with customers, underwriters, and distribution partners to identify and mitigate risk while supporting profitable growth. This role involves conducting multi-line risk assessments and surveys, delivering data-driven risk mitigation services, and translating complex exposures into clear insights for underwriting decisions and customer actions. The consultant collaborates closely with underwriting and participates in sales, renewal, and stewardship engagements to differentiate The Hartford. This position offers a remote or hybrid work arrangement, with an expectation of occasional office visits and requires the candidate to reside in New Jersey or the King Prussia area. Travel for client site surveys and/or agency meetings/presentations (20-40%) is required.

Requirements

5+ Years progressive experience in risk engineering, safety, loss control, or related consulting roles, with scope and complexity aligned to role level
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) strongly preferred in Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, Environmental Health, or a related technical discipline OR equivalent combination of education and experience (High School diploma required)
Strong ability to assess risk, interpret loss data, identify trends, and develop targeted mitigation strategies
Comfort using digital tools, analytics, and technology‑enabled platforms to deliver risk engineering services
Demonstrated customer‑centric mindset with the ability to understand client priorities and tailor solutions accordingly
Proven ability to provide proactive consultation, including anticipating client needs and influencing adoption of recommendations
Strong storytelling with data skills — translating technical findings into meaningful business insights
Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and delivery of client‑facing presentations
Ability to collaborate effectively across underwriting, claims, sales, agents, brokers, and technical partners
Digital fluency, including willingness to learn and adopt new tools, platforms, and AI‑enabled capabilities
Strong commitment to continuous learning, with curiosity and initiative to expand technical expertise, strengthen consultative capabilities, and adopt new digital and AI-enabledtools to enhance customer impact.
Ability to achieve or maintain at least one professional safety or risk management certifications (e.g., CSP CIH, ARM, CPCU, CHST)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, Environmental Health, or a related technical discipline

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic risk advisor, partnering with clients to proactively identify emerging risks and cocreate practical, value-added mitigation solutions
Demonstrate customer centricity and empathy by tailoring recommendations to each client’s industry, risk profile, and business priorities
Conduct risk assessments and consultations across multi lines of insurance using onsite, hybrid, and virtual/digital delivery models
Develop and execute data driven service plans that address loss drivers, operational exposures, and client business objectives
Translate complex technical findings into clear, compelling insights using storytelling with data for clients, agents, and underwriting partners
Leverage digital tools, analytics, and emerging technologies (e.g., dashboards, virtual tools, AI enabled insights) to enhance service quality, efficiency, and customer experience
Contribute to a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within Risk Engineering
Collaborate cross functionally with underwriting, claims, sales, data, and technical experts to deliver integrated risk solutions
Identify opportunities to expand Risk Services offerings and support profitable growth
Engage in continuous learning to stay current on industry trends, emerging risks, and evolving technologies
Mentor, coach, and support less experienced risk engineering consultants as appropriate by role level