Risk Engineer Senior Consultant

Risk Engineer Senior Consultant (REMOTE) Chicago, IL, USA Job Description Posted Monday, October 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture . Our Hanover's Specialty Industrial Property Risk Engineering team is currently seeking aRisk Engineering Senior Consultant in our Chicago area. This is a full, exempt role based out of your home office. POSITION OVERVIEW: Operates semi-autonomously regarding core competencies including, but not limited to, day-to-day risk engineering and insured support activities within a commensurate level of experience. Conducts property risk engineering field inspections of existing and limited prospective policyholders including consulting with customers regarding solutions to identified property risk engineering exposures/ deficiencies. Demonstrates a broad knowledge and expertise across the Risk Engineering spectrum. Occasionally provides guidance to lesser experienced field consultants to provide guidance. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: Perform risk engineering site inspections of existing and limited prospective policyholders with all levels of complexity. Generate technical property risk engineering reports designed to identify property risk engineering exposures and recommend appropriate controls to minimize the frequency and magnitude of potential losses. Collaborate with Risk Analysts to assist insureds in solving/resolving identified property risk engineering deficiencies. Occasionally partner with the Technical/Project Specialist on various projects and initiatives within the risk engineering department to further develop technical knowledge of the processes and controls specific to the operations conducted at insured locations. Partner periodically with less experienced Risk Engineering Field Consultants as a mentor as part of their continued development to build skills in report generation and performing audits/managing accounts of increasing complexity. Regularly coordinates with internal and external resources on risks of all levels of complexity. Conduct property risk engineering field inspections of existing and prospective policyholders including consulting with customers regarding solutions to identified property risk engineering exposures/deficiencies; Workload may fluctuate based on territory and/or experience level. Generate technical property risk engineering reports and other related documents in conjunction with the field inspections carried out as outlined in the first bullet item. Provide input and contributing in the completion of various risk engineering related projects. Mentor junior Risk Engineering Consultants. WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY: Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline preferred. 8+ years in technical and/or engineering related experience. Strong understanding of NFPA Codes and Standards or equivalent (Factory Mutual Guidelines). Good command of fundamental and advanced technical concepts, practices, and procedures. Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate difficult or technical decisions with confidence and precision. Consistently demonstrates high level of proficiency across HSIP Risk Engineering core competencies. CAREER DEVELOPMENT: It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop. BENEFITS: We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed. Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401K with a company match PTO Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only) The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status,, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. 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