Job Overview

zurich's risk engineering property north-west team is seeking an experienced property risk engineer with large property highly protected risk (hpr) experience. this role can be filled as an account engineer or as a field engineer. this is a work from home role, ideally positioned within the san francisco bay area, portland, or seattle. expected travel at 15-25% for the account engineer role. 30-40% travel with a company car for the field engineer role.

our senior property field risk engineering consultant responsibilities include:

• provide field risk engineering to meet underwriting requirements.
• develop and implementing customer service strategies that reduce loss and improve customer operations.
• provide engineering support to underwriting team by attending client broker meetings.
• perform field engineering services where necessary, primarily for larger locations on accounts and/or prospects within the region.
• deliver advanced property consultative services to customers, including identifying exposures with significant loss potential, investigation of cause/effect of major losses and property management programs.
• assist in marketing zurich risk transfer insurance products in conjunction with underwriting professionals and agents across company business segments.

our senior property risk account engineer is responsible for:

• management of account risk portfolio and providing account level engineering to meet underwriting requirements.
• developing and implementing customer service strategies that reduce loss and improve customer operations.
• providing engineering support to underwriting team by attending client broker meetings.
• monitoring property account engineering services to ensure that delivery is proper, on-time, and cost effective.
• performing field engineering services where necessary, primarily for larger location on accounts and/or prospects within the region.
• providing advanced property consultative services to customers, including identifying exposures with significant loss potential, investigation of cause/effect of major losses and property management programs.
• assisting in marketing zurich risk transfer insurance products in conjunction with underwriting professionals and agents across company business segments.

this role will be filled at either the senior consultant or principal level. the hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

basic qualifications:

senior consultant:

• bachelor's degree and 6 or more years of experience in the property risk engineering area
  or
• high school diploma or equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the property risk engineering area
  or
• zurich certified apprentice, including an associates degree and 6 or more years of experience in the property risk engineering area

principal:

• bachelor's degree and 8 or more years of experience in the property risk engineering area
  or
• high school diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the property risk engineering area
  or
• zurich certified apprentice, including an associates degree and 8 or more years of experience in the property risk engineering area

preferred qualifications:

• bachelor's degree in engineering, fire science, or related degree
• hpr property experience
• property account executive & loss control/risk engineering experience within the insurance industry
• certified fire protection specialist (cfps)
• strong communication and consultative skills
• outstanding collaborative skills
• history of working successfully in a team environment
• high degree of proficiency related to pc and ms-office software

at zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. in compliance with local laws, zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. for more information about our total rewards, please clickhere. additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. we encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education.

the combined salary range for this position is $98,300.00 - $158,100.00. the proposed salary range for the seniorconsultant is $98,300.00 - $161,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. the proposed salary range for the principalis $113,100.00 - $158,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

as an insurance company, zurich is subject to 18 u.s. code 1033.

a future with zurich. what can go right when you apply at zurich?

now is the time to move forward and make a difference. at zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. as part of a leading global organization, zurich north america has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. today, zurich north america is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the fortune 500 . our growth strategy is not limited to our business. as an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. please clickhereto learn more.

zurich in north america is an equal opportunity employer. all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. any unsolicited resume will become the property of zurich american insurance. if you are a preferred vendor, please use our recruiting agency portal for resume submission.

location(s): am - sacramento, am - california virtual office, am - oregon virtual office, am - portland, am - san francisco, am - seattle, am - washington st virt. office
remote working: yes
schedule: full time
employment sponsorship offered: no

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