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Construction Risk Engineering Associate

93865

Zurich’s Risk Engineering Training Program for Construction is a hands-on curriculum for highly talented and motivated college graduates with some on-site construction project experience who are interested in working one-on-one with construction customers and contributing to Zurich’s success in your role as a risk engineer. Risk Engineering takes an approach that emphasizes consulting and prevention of losses using engineering methods and expertise.

This program will start you on an exciting and challenging career path that will help you capitalize on your technical education working as part of a global insurance leader. As a Zurich risk engineer, you will have the opportunity to think and act on your feet, work in a flexible and fast paced environment, travel to customer locations, perform assessments to analyze and evaluate exposures, and help customers understand and manage their risk. Working with a powerful global service network of specialists with in-depth technical knowledge and industry segment expertise, you will have access to leading edge risk management information, tools, and training. Additionally, you will collaborate with underwriting teams to help with risk selection and retention.

Zurich’s Risk Engineering team of construction specialists will provide a baseline of key construction management issues, resources, reference materials and participate in the training and mentoring of candidates accepted into the program.

• Participants go through a structured training program which includes mentoring and technical support with on-the-job training that gives them the technical and real-life perspective to understand the role of a Risk Engineer.

• The program starts March 1st 2023 with virtual classroom orientation and training.

• Subsequent training will consist of a series of alternating sessions of field work and virtual classroom work. Locations may be rotated throughout multiple Zurich regional offices and project sites across the US.

• The Risk Engineering role is a work from home role within the assigned territory. Travel is estimated around 50% for the duration of this program. A company car is provided after successful completion of the training program and assignment to field work.

• This position is available in Indiana.

This position involves the use of a company car. If selected for the position, your driving record will be examined.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University and 3 or more years of on-site construction experience

OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of on-site construction experience

AND

• Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associates degree and 3 or more years of experience in teh Risk Engineering area

• High level of computer literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office

• Experience working both independently and in a team environment

• Be legally eligible to work in the U.S. indefinitely

• Up to 50% travel

Preferred qualifications include:

• The ideal candidate who is a team players who are strategic thinkers, creative, confident, and self-motivated to participate in the program.

• Bachelor’s degree in either Engineering, Construction Management, Building Technology, Health & Safety, or equivalent program

• 3 years of on-site construction safety and/or project management/superintendent experience

• Working knowledge of construction processes, safety, quality and associated risks and exposures

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and consulting skills

• Capable of public speaking and presentation of ideas

• Hazard identification & mitigation skills

• Marketing of services

• Analytical aptitude

• Leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities, organizations and/or community, public service or similar activities

• Willingness to embrace the Zurich Basics, including our values of Integrity, Sustainability, Customer Centricity, Excellence and Teamwork

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to our COVID-related health and safety protocols ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ), including, without limitation, a requirement that employees attest as to their vaccination status with a YES/NO, and upload proof of vaccination status, or a negative COVID test result when applicable, to a third-party vendor. These protocols are continuously re-evaluated and the requirements may change at any time.

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 clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

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Location(s): AM - Philadelphia, AM - Owings Mills, AM - Maryland Virtual Office, AM - Delaware Virtual Office

Remote Working: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

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