Risk Engineering Technical Property Specialist-Midwest
Company websitethehartford.com (The Hartford, opens in new tab)
Base salary $102,400 to $170,400
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Chicago, IL
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- LocationChicago, IL
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (7 min ago) · observed since
About this job
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
At The Hartford, our Risk Services organization exists to help people and businesses thrive by working directly with customers to assess risk, improve resilience, and deliver practical risk mitigation solutions that make a measurable difference. We partner with customers throughout their lifecycle to identify exposures, reduce losses, and strengthen operational performance—combining consultative expertise, technology enabled risk solutions, and data driven insights to improve outcomes before and after a loss. By integrating risk assessment, prevention, and recovery with the broader insurance experience, we help customers protect what matters most while building trust, long-term value, and sustainable advantages for both our customers and our enterprise.
As a Property Technical Specialist, you will conduct Property Risk Assessment surveys and service at complex applicant and written business to determine overall risk, as well as serve as a technical property resource for Risk Engineering and Underwriting. It will have accountability specific to the deployment of Underwriting and Risk Engineering practices for the Property Line of Business, with support to the Marine and International Multinational Lines of Businesses where applicable.
Join us to continuously learn, expand your technical and consultative capabilities, and shape the future of risk engineering while delivering meaningful outcomes for customers and the enterprise.
This role offers a remote work arrangement but prefers candidates who reside in or near Chicago, IL to effectively support regional operations, clients, and partners.
This position can be hired at various levels depending upon background and experience
Responsibilities:
Strategic Risk Advisory & Consulting
• Act as a strategic risk advisor, partnering with Inland Marine clients to proactively identify emerging risks and cocreate practical, value-added mitigation solutions
• Demonstrate customer centricity and empathy by tailoring recommendations to each client’s industry, risk profile, and business priorities
Risk Assessment & Service Execution
• Conduct property risk assessments and consultations across construction work assignments for all lines of business using onsite, hybrid, and virtual/digital delivery models
• Deliver Risk Engineering practices for the Property Line of Business, with support to the Marine and International MultiNational Lines of Businesses where applicable.
• Develop and execute data driven service plans that address loss drivers, operational exposures, and client business objectives
Communication & Influence
• Translate complex technical findings into clear, compelling insights using storytelling with data for clients, agents, and underwriting partners
Digital Enablement & Innovation
• Leverage digital tools, analytics, and emerging technologies (e.g., dashboards, virtual tools, AI enabled insights) to enhance service quality, efficiency, and customer experience
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within Risk Engineering
Collaboration & Growth Enablement
• Collaborate cross functionally with underwriting, claims, sales, data, and technical experts to deliver integrated risk solutions
• Identify opportunities to expand Risk Services offerings and support profitable growth
Learning & Talent Development (by level)
• Engage in continuous learning to stay current on industry trends, emerging risks, and evolving technologies
• Participate in industry association discussions, meetings, training, webinars, etc., such as NREL, NABCEP, IRMI
• Mentor, coach, and support less experienced risk engineering consultants as appropriate by role level
Education, Professional Credentials and Experience
- 10+ Years progressive experience in property risk engineering, Highly Protected Risk (HPR), loss control, or related consulting roles, with scope and complexity aligned to role level
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) strongly preferred in Fire Protection, Engineering/Technology, or a related technical discipline OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Qualifications:
- Strong ability to assess risk, interpret loss data, identify trends, and develop targeted mitigation strategies
- Comfort using digital tools, analytics, and technology‑enabled platforms to deliver risk engineering services
- Demonstrated customer‑centric mindset with the ability to understand client priorities and tailor solutions accordingly
- Proven ability to provide proactive consultation, including anticipating client needs and influencing adoption of recommendations
- Strong storytelling with data skills — translating technical findings into meaningful business insights
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and delivery of client‑facing presentations
- Ability to collaborate effectively across underwriting, claims, sales, agents, brokers, and technical partners
- Digital fluency, including willingness to learn and adopt new tools, platforms, and AI‑enabled capabilities
- Strong commitment to continuous learning, with curiosity and initiative to expand technical expertise, strengthen consultative capabilities, and adopt new digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance customer impact.
- Extensive knowledge of NFPA Standards, FM Global Data Sheets and other industry standards preferred.
- Professional safety or risk management certifications Professional Engineer, Certified Fire Protection Specialist, Mechanical Engineer Preferred or required based on role and level
- A valid driver's license is required for this position.
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
102,400-170,400The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($102,400) is above 18% of the 120 Engineering (non-software) roles in Illinois listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $120,000; the middle half runs from $108,732 to $133,416.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingRisk Engineering Technical Property Specialist-Midwest$102,400 to $170,400
Financial Institutions Underwriter$102,000 to $193,200
Risk Engineering Professionals (All Levels), Future Opportunity$102,400 to $153,600
Associate Director Small Business State Product Management$107,600 to $161,400
Personal Insurance Product Assistant Director$107,600 to $161,400
Associate Director, Product Management – Alternative Distribution$107,600 to $161,400
Auto and General Liability Claims Specialist$107,600 to $161,400
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Risk Engineering Technical Property Specialist-Midwest (this listing) | $102,400 - $170,400 |
| Financial Institutions Underwriter | $102,000 - $193,200 |
| Risk Engineering Professionals (All Levels), Future Opportunity | $102,400 - $153,600 |
| Associate Director Small Business State Product Management | $107,600 - $161,400 |
| Personal Insurance Product Assistant Director | $107,600 - $161,400 |
| Associate Director, Product Management – Alternative Distribution | $107,600 - $161,400 |
| Auto and General Liability Claims Specialist | $107,600 - $161,400 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-21
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Location as the employer wrote it: Chicago, IL
102,400-170,400 The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at diff
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