Job Description

The Senior Risk Engineer, Equipment Breakdown performs risk evaluations, evaluates exposures and controls, develops meaningful loss estimates, and communicates findings to business partners. Responsibilities include the application of critical thinking to determine the adequacy of controls, the likelihood of loss, the magnitude of loss, and the overall insurability. This position is located in the Western or Central area of New York State.

This position will conduct boiler and pressure inspections in accordance with jurisdictional rules by performing thorough examinations, identifying hazardous conditions, applying appropriate codes and standards, recommending corrective action, and submitting required reports. The Risk Engineer explains to customer how these recommendations impact their business and appropriate courses of action. Position will also perform claims investigations which include evaluating the elements of the accident, extent of damage, damage verification, invoice review, and cause of loss. Provides risk improvement services to customers, including identifying exposures with significant loss potential, investigation of losses and evaluation of preventative maintenance management programs. Written reports will include evaluations of equipment breakdown and business interruption exposures, which will assist underwriters in evaluating risks and assigning proper premium for the exposure. Responsibilities include the development of risk evaluation reports, recommendations and other risk assessment documentation. The position will support Chubb’s global consultancy including client assistance through sourcing and delivering sustained and contracted service offerings.

• Two or four-year college degree in Engineering or Science is desirable, but is not required
• Current National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel commission is required
• Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience inspecting boilers and pressure vessels. In addition, the candidate must be prepared to fulfill any additional requirements of each state jurisdiction to obtain state commissions
• Consultative and client centric service mindset providing solutions and services to mitigate risks and exposures. Experience delivering standalone consulting projects is preferred
• Candidate must have sound proficiency and experience with industrial, mechanical, and electrical equipment
• Time management and work planning skills are essential for delivering efficient and productive workflow
• Teamwork and advanced communication skills are necessary to achieve business goals
• Strong interpersonal skills, including basic business expertise, such as sales, ability to negotiate, and the capability to interact with a wide variety of customers, are essential
• Counsel and provide presentations to existing customers on a variety of safety-related topics
• Additional competencies required to include proficient writing skills, self-management, problem-solving, and results orientation

The pay range for the role is $86,000 to $124,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.