Risk Engineer

The Baldwin Group

. Serve as the organization’s principal technical authority on risk engineering, loss prevention, property protection, operational risk, and resilience strategies .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level knowledge in risk engineering, loss prevention, and operational resilience, with a strong ability to evaluate complex risks and develop innovative solutions. Proven experience in consulting, relationship management, and mentoring within the risk management field.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Risk Engineering ExpertiseAdvanced Consulting SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingProject ManagementProfessional Certifications (PE, CSP, ARM, CPCU)

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Hard Skills

Risk EngineeringLoss PreventionOperational ResilienceProperty ProtectionBusiness ContinuityProcess SafetyInsurance Underwriting PracticesComplex Risk EvaluationTechnical Report ReviewEmerging Risk Solutions

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship ManagementMentorshipInfluencing SkillsOrganizational Capabilities

Certifications & Qualifications

PECSPARMCPCUCFPSASP

Industry Keywords

Operational RiskProperty EngineeringNatural Catastrophe ManagementIndustrial OperationsConstruction RiskEnergy RisksTransportationHealthcareManufacturingInsurance Brokerage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the organization’s principal technical authority on risk engineering, loss prevention, property protection, operational risk, and resilience strategies
Provide advanced consulting services for the organization’s largest, most complex, and highest-risk client engagements
Evaluate complex property, casualty, operational, and business interruption exposures and develop strategic recommendations
Lead technical assessments involving complex manufacturing operations, critical infrastructure, catastrophe-exposed properties, supply chain vulnerabilities, and specialized industry risks
Provide expert guidance on fire protection, natural catastrophes, business continuity, equipment reliability, process safety, life safety, and operational resilience
Develop innovative solutions for emerging risks, evolving technologies, and changing risk environments
Advise executive-level clients on strategic risk management, loss control investments, and operational risk reduction
Partner with producers, client executives, account teams, carriers, engineering consultants, and underwriting partners
Support client retention, growth objectives, market negotiations, placement strategies, renewals, and complex account reviews
Research emerging risks and develop technical resources, white papers, educational content, and client-facing materials
Represent the organization at industry conferences, carrier forums, professional associations, and client events
Mentor Risk Engineers, Senior Risk Engineers, and other risk management professionals
Review technical reports, engineering assessments, and risk improvement recommendations
Collaborate across brokerage, claims, analytics, underwriting, and client service functions
Serve as an escalation resource and thought leader for complex risk engineering matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expert-level knowledge of risk engineering, loss prevention, operational resilience, property protection, and enterprise risk management principles
Recognized expertise in one or more specialized risk disciplines such as property engineering, process safety, natural catastrophe management, industrial operations, construction risk, energy risks, transportation, healthcare, or manufacturing
Deep understanding of insurance carrier engineering methodologies, underwriting practices, and loss prevention standards
Exceptional ability to evaluate highly complex and ambiguous risks and develop practical, innovative solutions
Advanced consulting, advisory, and relationship-management skills
Ability to influence executive leadership, clients, carrier partners, and internal stakeholders through credibility and expertise
Expert analytical and problem-solving skills, including interpretation of engineering, operational, claims, and exposure data
Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to lead through influence, mentorship, and expertise without direct management authority
Strong project management and organizational capabilities
Demonstrated commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence
High standards of professionalism, integrity, and client service
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, occupational safety, risk management, industrial hygiene, environmental health & safety, or a related technical discipline required
8–10 years of progressive experience in risk engineering, property engineering, loss control, safety consulting, insurance risk management, or related technical fields
Significant experience supporting complex insurance brokerage, carrier, consulting, or multinational client environments
Professional certifications such as PE, CSP, ARM, CPCU, CFPS, ASP, or equivalent credentials strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise supporting large accounts, complex risks, specialized industries, or global operations
Recognized internal and/or external reputation as a subject matter expert within the risk engineering profession
Ability to travel as required to support client engagements, industry events, and technical consulting activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to travel as required to support client engagements, industry events, and technical consulting activities
Professional certifications such as PE, CSP, ARM, CPCU, CFPS, ASP, or equivalent credentials strongly preferred (not a compensation benefit)