Job Information
Travelers Insurance Company Sr. Environmental Engineering Consultant, SRG in Hartford, Connecticut
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Job Category
Claim
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$95,600.00 - $157,700.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing expert engineering services that assist in the resolution of environmental claims and coverage disputes. This job does not manage staff.
What Will You Do?
Reviews and interprets technical reports produced by external consultants within the context of applicable federal and state regulations. Provides technical counsel to Environmental Claim staff and attorneys.
Researches and responds to Strategic Resolution Group's (SRG) technical questions in a timely and effective manner. Prepares and presents technical reports as necessary.
For assigned territories / accounts, participates in remediation site visits, settlement discussions and mediations related to pollution claims. Provides advice on technical issues, including range of options with varying outcomes. Influences positions in settlement discussions and mediations.
Maintains technical information (causative agent data, consultant database, industry standard operating procedures, company standards, etc.) for SRG. Maintains current data on state and federal regulations, technical advances, and emerging issues. Develops and maintains technical currency in Industrial Hygiene, Pollution and Hazardous Waste disciplines.
Works with Environmental Claim staff and insureds to select technical consultants to assess damages and/or provide defense testimony on pollution cases.
Develops technical training sessions for Environmental Claim staff; assists/presents training material.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
Master's degree in Engineering or technical field and 5+ years of experience at a project / task manager level in consulting or in industrial Engineering, Health, & Safety capacity.
General Knowledge of environmental claim handling processes and techniques.
Advanced Communications skills - Makes complex technical information and recommendations understandable and clear to audiences with varied levels of technical knowledge.
Intermediate Influencing skills - influences others to take action on recommendations.
Advanced Listening skills
Intermediate Analytical Skills - Ability to interpret, synthesize and apply complex technical data, often from several sources, to address particular business issues or problems.
Intermediate Resource Management Skills - Effectively utilizes resources outside Travelers to achieve results. Well organized; advanced time management skills with the ability to simultaneously handle a variety of moderate to complex assignments.
Professional Engineer (PE)
Professional Geologist (PG)
Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP)
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
What is a Must Have?
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field and at least 5 years of experience at a project / task manager level in consulting or in industrial Engineering, Health, & Safety capacity.
Thorough knowledge of: (1) hazardous properties of and health effects of chemical products and constituents; (2) industrial hygiene; (3) groundwater hydrology; (4) contaminant fate and migration; and (5) pollution remediation practices, techniques, costs and contract structure.
What Is in It for You?
Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (4-ESU@travelers.com) so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/ .