Executive Risk Engineer, Equipment Breakdown

Company: Chubb
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Description We are currently seeking applicants for an Equipment Breakdown Risk Engineer (EBRE) for our Chicago, IL branch operations. The EBRE professional operates within the Risk Engineering Department and is considered an integral component of the valued added services that we provide for our commercial insurance policy holders. The position will report to the Chicago Risk Engineering Team Lead and directly support our northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin territory. The primary focus of this position is to perform risk evaluations, evaluate exposures and controls, develop meaningful loss estimates, and communicate 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. The individual will conduct boiler and pressure vessel 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 individual will communicate to customers how these recommendations impact their business and appropriate courses of action. The Equipment Breakdown Risk Engineer will also perform claims investigations which include evaluating the elements of the accident, extent of damage, damage verification, invoice review, and cause of loss. The individual 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 machinery breakdown and business interruption exposures, which will assist underwriters in evaluating risks and assigning proper premium for the exposure. This is a remote-based role that has field travel. Responsibilities Development of risk improvement reports, recommendations, and other risk assessment documentation Building and maintaining productive relationships with underwriting and service teams assigned to support the business with agents, claims, and clients Managing workload within an assigned territory Taking ownership of the territory and effectively prioritize, plan, and schedule work Utilizing technology resources for maximum efficiency Responding to customer requests in a timely and professional manner Ability to deliver timely, quality service and products to internal and external customers Qualifications Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 to 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 in order to obtain state commissions Candidate must have sound proficiency and experience with industrial, mechanical, and electrical equipment Counsel and provide presentations to existing customers on a variety of safety related topics 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 Additional competencies required to include proficient writing skills, self-management, problem solving, and results orientation Education And Certification High school degree is required Current National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel commission is required Two or four-year college degree in Engineering or Science is desirable, but is not required Meet Chubb’s Risk Engineer, Katelyn Nassie, sharing her expertise and commitment to excellence in serving every Chubb customer: Katelyn’s Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg63CzSkbx8&app=desktop Check out our State-of-the-Art Training and Education Center: Chubb Risk Engineering Center - https://www.chubb.com/us-en/business-insurance/chubb-risk-engineering-center.html The pay range for the role is $101,500 to $172,500. 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.

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