Machinery and Equipment - Field Engineer

Make a difference with a career in insurance

At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person®.

If you’re ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges, and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.

Build your future with us

Our Machinery and Equipment Specialties department seeks a field engineer to provide machinery and equipment boiler inspections. This position is in our Springfield, IL territory and can be filled by a trainee or experienced field engineer.

Positions serving territories away from our headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio are fully remote.

Starting Pay: The pay range for this position is $63,000 - $105,000 annually. The pay determination is based on the applicant’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.

Be ready to:

• maintain territory's jurisdictional boiler and pressure vessel certificate inspections
• efficiently and effectively manage the territory for which you are responsible for
• educate agents on how to market machinery and equipment to their clients
• serve as a professional resource to our insurance agents as they retain business and increase the value of their marketing efforts
• provide high level of claims service to our local independent insurance agents

Be equipped with:

• good time management skills
• solid interpersonal communication skills
• the ability to react professionally under stressful situations in order to successfully resolve issues
• the ability to work independently without close supervision
• the ability to effectively interact and work well with different departments at our company
• the ability to prepare meaningful and precise reports

Field engineer trainees should also be equipped with:

• an engineering or technically-based bachelor’s degree or other qualifying boiler and pressure vessel work experience
• the ability to work independently to accomplish initiatives
• strong customer service skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• strong interpersonal skills
• excellent problem-solving, negotiation, organizational and prioritization skills
• strong proficiency in Microsoft® Office tools and related software
• a willingness to travel regularly within the territory to meet job demands
• valid driver’s license

Experienced field engineers should also be equipped with:

• machinery and equipment experience within a property and casualty insurance company (preferred)
• a strong knowledge of machinery and equipment, equipment breakdown coverages, corresponding business lines, regulations and consensus standards (preferred)
• a bachelor’s degree applicable to the position responsibilities or related experience and training
• a national board commission or have the necessary qualifications to promptly acquire it
• strong consultative, organizational, and presentation skills
• a demonstrated pursuit of continuing education
• valid driver’s license

Enhance your talents

Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you’re new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional – all while enjoying a meaningful career.

Enjoy benefits and amenities

Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices, and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities. Learn more about our benefits and amenities packages.

Embrace a diverse team

As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. Learn More.