Staff Engineering Specialist – Construction

Significant experience in the planning, design, construction, and startup of complex facilities such as data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical facilities, chemical processing plants, power generation facilities, or other high-hazard occupancies. Supporting FM’s Specialty Industries portfolio, you’ll work across industries including data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, power generation, chemical processing, mining, pulp and paper, and advanced manufacturing.

Job Description:

Established nearly two centuries ago, FM is a leading mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk management and the resilience of its policyholder-owners. These owners, who share the belief that the majority of property loss is preventable, represent many of the world’s largest organizations, including one of every four Fortune 500 companies. They work with FM to better understand the hazards that can impact their business continuity to make cost-effective risk management decisions, combining property loss prevention with insurance protection. 

Schedule & Location

Employment type: Full-time, exempt salaried position based in office at FM’s Science and Technology Office in Norwood, MA. Periodic travel will be required for major project reviews, client engagements, and strategic initiatives.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Additional Requirement: A valid driver’s license is required for this position. A driving record review will be conducted based on the position’s driving responsibilities.

Job Summary

At FM, our engineering expertise helps clients protect complex facilities and build greater resilience into their operations. As a Staff Engineering Specialist – Construction & Design Standards, you’ll bring deep design and construction expertise to some of the world’s most technically sophisticated facilities.

Supporting FM’s Specialty Industries portfolio, you’ll work across industries including data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, power generation, chemical processing, mining, pulp and paper, and advanced manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

Serve as a technical resource for construction, design, and engineering practices across complex industrial facilities.

Develop, maintain, and apply engineering standards and guidance for new construction, facility expansions, and major capital projects.

Evaluate construction methods, building systems, design practices, and emerging industry challenges to identify opportunities to strengthen property resilience.

Partner with field engineering, research, underwriting, operations, FM Approvals, and other technical teams on complex engineering challenges.
Provide technical guidance and support for complex project reviews, audits, and peer reviews.

Translate industry trends, lessons learned, and technical expertise into practical engineering guidance for use across FM.

Develop and deliver technical training and mentor engineers across the organization.

Build relationships with clients, engineering firms, industry organizations, and other external partners to stay connected to evolving construction and design practices.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience involving the design, construction, commissioning, or operation of large industrial or commercial facilities.
• Significant experience in the planning, design, construction, and startup of complex facilities such as data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical facilities, chemical processing plants, power generation facilities, or other high-hazard occupancies.
• Demonstrated expertise in the engineering and construction lifecycle, including project development, design review, contractor management, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Deep understanding of building systems, fire protection, structural design, utility infrastructure, construction methodologies, and project delivery practices.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate engineering risks associated with facility design, construction quality, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Strong knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, industry best practices, and resilience-focused design principles.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and operations teams on large capital projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to influence engineering decisions, deliver technical training, and effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and business audiences.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to support project reviews, audits, client engagements, and engineering initiatives.

Preferred Experience

To support FM's growing emphasis on mission-critical and highly resilient facilities, preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Large-scale data center design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Mission-critical facility infrastructure including electrical distribution systems, backup power generation, cooling systems, and reliability engineering.
• Capital project development and execution for complex industrial and commercial projects.
• Construction quality management, contractor oversight, and field execution practices.
• Integrated systems testing and commissioning of critical facility infrastructure.
• Engineering design reviews, constructability reviews, and construction risk assessments.
• Development of internal engineering standards, technical guidance documents, or industry best practices.
• Property loss prevention engineering, resilience planning, and risk management application within complex facilities.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred.

The hiring range for this position is $127,000 - $182,000 a year. The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM’s comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, and time off, including vacation and sick time.

 

FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.