Consultants. Experts. Innovators.

Rimkus is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 110 offices around the globe, we provide services to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies.

Rimkus experts specialize in forensic consulting, construction dispute resolution, solutions for the built environment, and product development support for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries.

Our team’s legacy of innovation traces back to 1983; our focus is on the future and finding solutions to clients’ biggest challenges. We began in the forensics business, offering our clients an array of technical specialists, scientists, and engineers. Today, we continue with this forward-thinking approach as we broaden our capabilities by adding new experts and companies to our collaborative team with an increased focus on the construction, maintenance, sustainability, and operations of the built environment.

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Industry: Business Consulting and Services
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

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Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in engineering investigation, forensic consulting, failure analysis, and engineering consulting.

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!

**Requirements**

**Duties and Responsibilities**

-  Performs forensic assignments within the field of mechanical engineering expertise based on a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work

-  Investigates how and why an incident occurred and determines whether it was a result of mechanical failure of equipment

-  Inspects sites/products/equipment; performs analysis of commercial and non-commercial equipment; determines cause and origin of damage; performs mechanical engineering analysis and calculations; prepares sketches as required

-  Conducts various analyses including, but not limited to, equipment and machinery design and failure; industrial incidents; product failure and liability; and materials analysis

-  Prepares of oral and written reports to document analysis, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and/or recommended remediation steps

-  Determines and provides expert opinions. Provides expert testimony in deposition and trial as required

-  Manages multiple projects and works with other experts as needed

-  Uses equations, applications, techniques, tools, and resources to analyze issues

-  Has knowledge of and ability to understand industry and safety standards

-  Has ability to initiate, develop, and maintain client relationships

-  Has ability to take technical photographs, conduct investigations, document on-site conditions, oversee testing, and review documentation

**Required Skills And Abilities**

- High level of analytical skill. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, perform analysis, and draw valid conclusions in accordance with industry practices and the scientific method

- Able to interact and communicate with clients both (internal and external

- Able to research scientific and technical principles and apply them to specific cases

- Able to read, understand, and analyze expert reports

- Able to write clearly and coherently, including reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, budget estimates, and other technical documents

- Able to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients efficiently

- Capable of effectively presenting information to management, clients, public groups, or others as required

**Required Experience, Education and Certifications:**

- B.S. Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering degree or equivalent from an accredited program

- Advanced degrees are highly valued

- F.E. exam completed

- P.E. licensure or ability to complete PE license within one year

- Minimum 5 years of experience, including knowledge of machinery and equipment

- Additional experience is a benefit

- Valid driver's license and reliable form of transportation required. Local travel by personal vehicle including transportation of tools and instruments is required

**Physical Demands, Overtime, And Travel Requirements**

- Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. incident sites). Employee is required to stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to incident sites. Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and potentially testify in deposition or trial. Clear vision and depth perception are necessary

- Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. However, our consultants are able to make their own schedules and we allow for a large amount of flexibility as long as the clients' needs are met. Occasional odd working hours may be required due to the nature of investigations

- Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 25% overnight travel . Most inspections are completed locally.

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions.

Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

~~**Rimkus works with a limited number of approved recruiting partners. All agency submissions must be made through our designated submission process. Unsolicited resumes will not be recognized** ~~**Benefits**

- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

- Short Term & Long Term Disability

- Training & Development

- Work From Home

Mechanical Engineer

Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise and global line of Allianz Group for insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises and specialist risks. Among our customers are the world’s largest consumer brands, financial institutions and industry players, the global aviation and shipping industry as well as family-owned and medium enterprises which are the backbone of the economy. 

Powered by the employees, financial strength, and network of the world’s #1 insurance brand Allianz, we work together to help our customers prepare for what’s ahead: They trust on us for providing a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services as well as seamless claims handling.

Allianz Commercial brings together the large corporate insurance business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and the commercial insurance business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities serving mid-sized companies. We are present in over 200 countries and territories either though our own teams or the Allianz Group network and partners.

Disclaimer: https://commercial.allianz.com/credits.html

Industry: Insurance
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Allianz Commercial

We are seeking a risk consulting engineer to support our Property line of business in the Midwest region. Ideal candidates need experience in an HPR type insurance environment, performing site surveys/field work and desktop reviews throughout the Midwest with a focus on manufacturing business. This remote position is open to candidates based in one of the following states: Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, West Virginia, South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota, or Nebraska.

**Your Team **

Allianz Commercial specializes in property insurance for middle-market and large companies, providing comprehensive coverage for complex and challenging risks. Through our global network, we offer tailored all-risks property and business interruption insurance.

Our Allianz Risk Consulting (ARC) team is made up of experienced engineers from a wide range of technical and scientific disciplines. The team provides a flexible range of risk consulting services, from natural hazards, fire safety, and human and organizational risk factors to in-depth analysis of industry operations, and financial exposures, across all industry sectors and risks. We also focus on delivering bespoke training plans to help our clients to optimize risk management procedures in the long term.

**The Impact You Will Have **

Reporting to the Property Manager AE, this role provides Property Risk Engineering expertise and support to Allianz Commercial and its customers, to assist Allianz Commercial Underwriting in risk selection and retention of accounts. Responsibilities include both Field Engineering (on-site/location level risk evaluation) and Account Engineering (account level/desktop review) risk assessment job activities, such as providing ongoing co-ordination and monitoring of the loss control activity / servicing of assigned accounts within the Midwest geographic region and/or area of technical expertise. This is a client-facing role, and the successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain collaborative and professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including underwriting teams, peer experts, brokers, clients, marketing and distribution teams, claims departments, and colleagues across the globe. Additionally, maintaining and enhancing technical skills and expertise in their specific field or specialty is crucial to effectively support the business. The role also requires the ability to creatively apply risk engineering knowledge and technologies like data analysis, modeling, and AI to solve problems. This involves offering predefined services and developing customized solutions to meet client risk engineering and mitigation needs. Finally, the candidate must be adaptable to changes in business needs, systems, tools, processes, and technological developments, ensuring they can effectively respond to evolving challenges and opportunities.

This is a remote position and requires approximately 30% travel for field surveys, client meetings and potential collaboration with underwriting colleagues in zone offices.

**Some of your specific responsibilities could include: **

- Independently support large corporate clients or clients with complex business occupancies and structures. Complete on-site field engineering survey assessments and plan reviews for underwriting and insureds, evaluating and summarizing exposures and controls. Complete account level overviews, desk top reviews and risk assessments to support zone and regional underwriting efforts, providing guidance and professional advice to clients and underwriting from both a location-level and a holistic, program-wide perspective. Experience in a variety of occupancies, including both manufacturing and soft sectors, is necessary.

- Survey large client operations in all business segments - obtain appropriate data, identify hazards, discuss findings with appropriate parties, and generate comprehensive risk engineering reports, recommendations, etc. Work with underwriting, the client and broker to develop appropriate value-added solutions through tailored loss control programs and services, including development of scope and cost of risk consulting services. Conduct client stewardship meetings, promote and technically support ARC services and solutions, and foster client interaction with the objective of enhancing client resilience by mitigating property loss potentials. Work with claims post loss as required.

- Generate appropriate, technically accurate work product (Account Engineering annual account summaries, Prospect desktop reviews, risk engineering survey reports, recommendations, confirmation letters, etc.) as a result of account engineering, survey and service activities. Conduct all work in accordance with Account Service Instructions / Global Standard Operating Procedure requirements and reporting deadlines in alignment with departmental performance objectives. Ensure appropriate data entry and quality in accordance with GSOP and management requirements.

- This position requires good time management, organization and communication skills with both internal and external customers. The successful candidate must be able to balance field survey and prospect/account review and coordination workload demands, as well as regular meetings and interactions with clients and underwriting. Daily workflow may require communication with third party service providers, clients, brokers, insured risk management department personnel, underwriting, peers, etc. Good, proactive communication skills, along with appropriate follow-up activities with relevant parties, are needed to maintain smooth and efficient workflow.

- Assist Allianz Commercial and clients with respect to ongoing or specific projects. Support with relevant expertise additional ARC Services and be able to articulate and adapt these as potential solutions to client concerns especially in enhancing operational resilience.Participate in Segment Expert Teams and other ARC initiatives, as well as ARC Global (inter-regional), cross-LoB and/or cross-functional projects as warranted. Assist with training and presentations to clients, industry groups, and within ARC Corporate Property, other LoB's and in support of other functions (e.g. underwriting) as requested.

**What You’ll Bring to the Role – **

- Minimum 5 years’ loss prevention engineering experience in an HPR type insurance environment relevant to the LoB (Property). Good knowledge and professional experience in various business sectors, related hazards and associated protection/controls.

- Experience or background in managing/coordinating large global corporate property accounts within various occupancy sectors. Experience in specialist industries (semi-conductor, chemical/pharmaceutical, automotive) or hazards (Nat-Cat, BI/IBI/CBI/supply chain, emerging risks) is a plus.

- Experience or background in the property insurance industry - understanding the language of insurance and technical aspects of property risk engineering.

- Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or engineering type discipline (i.e. Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical).

- Bachelor's degree in another related discipline will be considered in conjunction with extensive technical expertise or experience in HPR insurance industry.

- Demonstrate great engineering/technical expertise in Property Risk Engineering, as well as strong familiarity with a variety of occupancies and the associated hazards.

- Strong familiarity with Fire Protection guidelines, such as NFPA or FM Global.Commitment to maintaining knowledge of developments and new technologies in field.

- Ability to understand and apply technical loss control concepts to a variety of property risks and promote various ARC services as potential solutions for customer concerns.

- Self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively in both home office and team environments. Proactive change agent, adapting with ease and promoting among peers the adoption of new technologies, processes and working methods.

- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

- Ability to travel throughout the US, with the potential for some Canada or international travel.

- Good knowledge of the MS365 environment, AI tools, data analytics and and visualization techniques as well as NATCAT modeling principles

- The ability to utilize AI tools to support day-today tasks, improve efficiency, and contribute to data-driven decision-making is valuable. A willingness to learn and explore how AI can enhance your role and the broader organization is expected.

~~External applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, nor can we guarantee future sponsorship. ~~

The annualized base pay range for this role is $102,183 to $170,509. The annual base salary range represents a nationwide market range. The actual salary for this position may be above and will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role, the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate. The base pay is just one component of the AzC total compensation package. As part of our comprehensive compensation and highly rated benefits programs, employees are also eligible for annual performance-based cash incentive awards.

Senior Risk Consultant II - Property

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