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Risk Engineering Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Senior Property Risk Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

$126K - $208K/yr

Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a science discipline. * Eight or more years of experience with demonstrated expertise within the property risk control/engineering ...

The role works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, Launch, Procurement, Legal, and Project Management teams to proactively integrate safety and risk controls into ...

Partner with engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and launch teams to identify hazards and implement effective risk controls. * Maintain a centralized operational risk register and ensure risks ...

Risk Manager II (US)

Southfield, MI · On-site +1

$115K - $173K/yr

Risk Management The Risk Manager II manages the creation, implementation and validation of various ... The position is expected to: - Integrate large, diverse datasets, apply feature engineering, and ...

Risk Manager II (US)

Southfield, MI · On-site

$115K - $173K/yr

Risk Management The Risk Manager II manages the creation, implementation and validation of various ... The position is expected to: - Integrate large, diverse datasets, apply feature engineering, and ...

... Information Technology, Engineering and Healthcare talent and services to Fortune 500 and ... Information Security experience (preferably Third Party Risk Management and Compliance) Familiarity ...

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How much do risk engineering jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for risk engineering in Michigan is $26.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.97 and $33.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a risk engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Risk Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, risk assessment methodologies, and industry-specific regulations, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Expertise in risk analysis software, safety management systems, and certifications such as CRM (Certified Risk Manager) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication enable effective identification and mitigation of potential hazards. These skills are crucial for ensuring workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and minimizing financial and operational risks.

How does a risk engineer typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

Risk Engineers work closely with departments such as operations, safety, and compliance to identify, assess, and mitigate potential hazards. They often conduct site visits and review operational processes alongside these teams to ensure risk controls are implemented effectively. Regular communication and joint problem-solving are key, as Risk Engineers must translate technical risk assessments into actionable recommendations that align with broader organizational goals. This collaborative approach helps ensure that risk management strategies are practical and supported across the organization.

What is risk engineering?

Risk engineering is a specialized field focused on identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks in various industries, such as insurance, construction, manufacturing, and energy. Risk engineers evaluate processes, systems, and environments to prevent accidents, minimize losses, and enhance safety and compliance. They often work closely with clients to develop strategies that reduce exposure to hazards and improve overall risk management. Their expertise helps organizations protect assets, ensure operational continuity, and comply with regulatory requirements.

What is the difference between Risk Engineering vs Insurance Underwriting?

AspectRisk EngineeringInsurance Underwriting
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications like ASP or ARMDegree in finance, economics, or related fields; certifications like CPCU
Work EnvironmentIndustrial sites, client locations, consultingInsurance companies, offices, client meetings
Industry UsageAssessing risks for safety and loss preventionEvaluating insurance applications and determining policy terms

Risk Engineering focuses on analyzing and mitigating risks through safety assessments and engineering solutions, often working directly with industrial clients. Insurance Underwriting evaluates insurance applications to determine policy coverage and premiums. While both roles involve risk assessment, Risk Engineering emphasizes safety and engineering solutions, whereas Underwriting concentrates on financial risk and policy management.

What job categories do people searching Risk Engineering jobs in Michigan look for? The top searched job categories for Risk Engineering jobs in Michigan are:
Infographic showing various Risk Engineering job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $54,997 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Risk Control Associate Specialist, National Property

Travelers

Troy, MI • On-site, Remote

$85K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Travelers Insurance rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 174 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 303 rated insurance


Job description

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 170 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.

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

$85,600.00 - $141,200.00

Target Openings

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What Is the Opportunity?

The Risk Control Property Specialist team consists of individuals with deep risk engineering expertise. By sharing their specialized knowledge with customers, Risk Control consultants, and underwriters, the Specialist team helps our partners to better understand risks, control hazards, and reduce losses. As a Risk Control Associate Specialist, Property you will support the discipline and help to deliver specialized technical solutions to better manage lower complexity risks. Your key responsibilities will include regularly consulting onsite with customers across the region regarding risk exposures and loss controls and supporting underwriting and claim execution and processes.

What Will You Do?

  • Maintain a consistent field presence, spending approximately 20% - 50% of the time with customers, either onsite or virtually. Traveling to customers may entail long-distance, overnight travel, and/or multi-night trips depending on the needs of the business and alignment with territory and/or geography.
  • Build expertise by studying discipline-specific training resources, applying learnings during customer surveys, and leveraging feedback from more experienced team members to continuously improve.
  • Assist and conduct risk evaluations of Travelers customers, identifying exposures, loss controls, and opportunities for improved risk management. Share findings with Underwriting to support effective risk pricing.
  • Leverage developing consulting skills to educate customers on how they can better manage risk and influence them to adopt recommended changes.
  • Support the development of training programs for field consultants by conducting research on emerging issues and loss trends in claim data.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a science discipline.
  • Three or more years of experience within the engineering or fire protection industry.
  • Verbal and written communication skills to simplify complex technical information and deliver recommendations to audiences of varying levels of expertise.
  • Interpersonal and influencing skills to build credibility with internal and external customers and encourage others to act on recommendations.
  • Organizational and time management skills to manage priorities, plan work, and meet business partner expectations.

What is a Must Have?

  • Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline.
  • Valid driver's license.

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 value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. 

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 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/.


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About Travelers

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We are an insurance company that cares. Travelers takes on the risk and provides the coverage you need to protect the things that are important to you — your home, your car, your valuables and your business — so you don’t have to worry. We have been around for more than 165 years and have earned a reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry because we take care of our customers. Our expertise and focus on innovation have made us a leader in personal, business and specialty insurance and the only property casualty company in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Every day, our approximately 30,000 employees and 13,500 independent agents and brokers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland help provide peace of mind to our customers.

Industry

Insurance services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1853