Consultant Engineer - Columbus, OH

FM is one of the world’s largest risk management and industrial property insurance organizations. With over 50 office locations worldwide, FM provides specialized property insurance and engineering loss prevention advice to over one third of the FORTUNE 1000 companies, as well as leading international corporations.

At FM you have the power to influence outcomes and make a difference in the future of your clients. When you join our team at FM, you can leverage your engineering background to help clients mitigate potential disaster such as fires, explosions, earthquakes, floods, and many others. FM’s 1,900 Consultant Engineers, with diverse backgrounds in engineering and fire protection disciplines, provide clients with research-based consulting and practical solutions to mitigate risk.

What makes FM unique is the culture of camaraderie with colleagues, the trusted relationships developed with clients, the unbeatable variety in the work, the breadth of engineering disciplines and expertise learned on the job, and the excitement of being part of a successful organization. We believe in a supportive work/life environment and encourage our employees to participate in our total rewards benefit program, including a pension program.

Responsibilities :

A new Consultant Engineer at FM will 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 giving you the opportunity to learn.  You will gradually begin assessing hazards at larger, more complex sites. Over time, you will build relationships with clients and become a trusted resource, with a depth of expertise in the loss prevention field. You will work with minimal supervision and must be capable of working independently.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Performhands-onsiteriskassessments of theclient’sphysical property, including roofs

• Conductengineeringevaluations which include, but are not limited to, sitefire protectionwater supplies,sprinkler protection, combustibledust hazards,chemical storage, andequipment breakdown potential.

• Ensure that FM Engineering Standards are followed and, as necessary,communicate theappropriate recommendationsand/or engineering solutions to clients.

• Deliver a written reportfollowing each client site visit,following all FMguidelinesand training provided, to ensure procedural and technical accuracy, consistency,andtimelydelivery.

• Workfrom a home officewhile effectively managing responsibilities anddeadlines, andcollaborating with others remotely.

• Travelisrequiredto clients' facilitiesfor site visits. Allclient sitevisitswill be withindriving distance from your home, and a company car is provided. Additionaltravel will include attending classes atFM’sTraining Center(near Boston Massachusetts), andtravelto the FM Cleveland office for events, networking,andadditionaltraining. Overnight travelshould beexpected approximately30% of the time.

FM Cleveland Operations is currently seeking Consultant Engineers with preferred geographic location in Columbus Ohio

Qualifications

Successful Consultant Engineer candidates have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering (various specialties considered)

• Zerotothreeyears 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,walkand stand comfortably during client site visits (which can last all day),able to climb ladders, balance, and deal with heights.

• Proficiencyin MS Office products

• A valid driver’s license

The position is eligible to participate in FM’s comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health and well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances and much more.

FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce.