[Hiring] Consultant Engineer I @FM

Role Description

If you enjoy variety, we will put your time-management and organization skills to use handling engineering field visits, technical writing, and projects for large commercial clients.

We will provide you with extensive training to understand our business, build relationships with mentors, and learn FM's best-in-class industry standards. In this role, you will work independently with a lifeline of 200 years of support and experience.

• Initial assignments focus on learning core processes and techniques.
• As experience grows, responsibilities expand to include assessing risks at larger commercial properties.
• The role involves visiting client facilities and conducting detailed evaluations that help them reduce operational and property-related risks.
• Work includes hands-on assessments of physical structures—such as roofs—and reviews of key risk factors, including:
  • Site water supply systems
  • Dust accumulation and related hazards
  • Chemical storage practices
  • Rack storage configurations for client products
• These evaluations support clients in strengthening safety, protecting assets, and improving overall risk management.
• Consultant Engineers are encouraged to follow FM Global Engineering Standards and communicate recommendations and/or engineering solutions to ensure client understanding.
• Strong communication, listening and relationship building skills are a must.
• You should be willing to operate from a home office and will travel to clients' facilities daily; overnight travel is expected approximately 30% of the time.
• You must also be willing to travel to natural catastrophe sites as needed.
• Based on experience, candidates will be considered for Consultant Engineer I or II.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or fire protection
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Good analytical, organizational, problem solving skills
• Efficient time management ability with work independently
• Proven technical capability including diverse knowledge of engineering principles
• Valid driver’s license
• Physical ability to climb commercial ladders (ex. inspect roofs), lift >25 lbs., and some clients require working in confined spaces.
• Proficient in MS Office products

Requirements

• You will be expected to work independently and should be willing to operate from your home office and travel to client sites on a regular basis.

Benefits

• The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience.
• The position is eligible to participate in FM’s comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes:
  • An incentive plan
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Well-being programs
  • A 401(k) and pension plan
  • Career development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible work
  • Time off, including vacation and sick time