Senior Consultant Engineer, BM, Wisconsin

With the company’s nearly two centuries of knowledge and experience behind you, you will work hands on with some of the world’s most influential organizations, helping them understand risk and protect their assets. At FM you have the power to influence outcomes and make a difference in the future of your clients. You will develop strong client relationships to advise on risks associated with client businesses as well as develop and implement risk improvement strategies.

When you join our team at FM, you will use your engineering background to learn how to assess a broad range of industrial boiler and machinery hazards.  Initially, assignments will be of limited scope and complexity giving you the opportunity to learn FM’s engineering training program.  You will gradually begin assessing risks at larger complex industrial sites.  Learning and developing continues throughout your career, with promotion and growth opportunities, in a variety of technical career paths.

FM is currently seeking a senior consultant engineer with heavy industry experience, preferably within the pulp and paper industry. The ideal candidate should understand the pulp and paper manufacturing processes and possess production or engineering experience within a typical paper mill.  

Approximately 30-50% of workload would be expected within the pulp and paper industry, including pulp manufacturers, paper manufacturers, paper-converting operations, and associated industry facilities.  The remaining workload would be varied across all other industries. Consultant Engineers at FM enjoy the challenges and weekly variety in working with clients across a nearly countless variety of manufacturing and other industries.

This position is based in East Central Wisconsin (working remotely from a home office) and reporting to the FM Chicago office.

Responsibilities of a Consultant Engineer include:

• Evaluate the integrity and reliability of client production equipment, support systems, and utilities. Evaluate equipment, identify hazards and deficiencies, and deliver focused risk improvement solutions to reduce the client’s risk.
• Communicate key risks and priorities to support clients in making sound risk management decisions based on what matters most to their business.
• Apply consistent risk assessment and risk mitigation guidance, based on use of FM Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets and company operating procedures, with an attention to technical detail.
• Prepare technical engineering reports, with sound engineering-based judgements, decisions, and technical writing to document conclusions.
• Collaborate with various departments such as Operations Engineering, Client Services, Account Management and Underwriting on risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop long-lasting relationships with clients and act as a trusted advisor and consultant within your field.

• Work from a home office, while managing time, meeting report delivery timelines, and working independently with minimal supervision.
• Expected overnight travel once fully trained is 30% (up to 50-70 nights per year). Typical travel responsibilities will be concentrated in a 2 to 3-hour radius around your home office; however overnight travel may include all of Wisconsin, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering (varies engineering disciplines considered); A chemical engineering background is a plus.
• Possessing technical aptitude, knowledge of engineering principles, a sound problem-solving approach, and an eagerness to learn across a broad range of industries and types of hazards.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in heavy industry, preferably in a pulp and paper manufacturing environment.  Title and compensation will be commensurate with experience.
• Hands-on understanding of various chemical and mechanical production processes and support systems, which may include paper machines, pulp dryers, boilers, industrial steam and combustion gas turbines, various processes involving flammable/combustible materials such as lubrication oil systems, hydraulic oil systems, chemical recovery systems, heat transfer fluid systems, and dust collection systems.
• Experience in process safety practices and safety devices.
• Independent and focused within a home office environment, with strong planning and time management skills. Enjoys working independently.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, geared towards a consulting role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• A valid driver’s license is required, a company car is provided. This is a field-based role and will require travel to large, complex industrial client sites.
• Physically able to walk 2-3 miles per day during site evaluations. Physically able to lift 25 pounds, able to climb ladders, and experience heights.

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

Title and compensation will be commensurate with experience. The hiring range for this position is $92,800 to $133,400. 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, 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.  This position also comes with the added benefit of a company car.