Construction Risk Control Engineer
Company: Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Who are we? A strategic and
trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
(BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and
specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers
and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s
insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our
stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of
our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities
and strong character. We are a values-based organization where
respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define
who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of
backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an
inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring
their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a
culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and
be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest
property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the
world? Learn more about our unique culture and history. Job
Opportunity: Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an
exciting opportunity for a well-rounded risk control professional
to support our growing and diverse Construction Casualty business,
including Construction Projects, Contracting Practice,
Professional, and Pollution, concentrating on General Liability,
Auto Liability and Excess/Umbrella policies. Other lines of
business such as Products, Energy, Manufacturing, and
Transportation accounts are also supported. The position reports
directly to the VP Casualty Risk Control, however all Risk
Engineers at BHSI are fully integrated with the Underwriting
Team(s). In support of our North American region, the following
BHSI office locations will be considered: Atlanta, Chicago,
Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle. Duties &
Responsibilities: Evaluate complex technical risks and exposures
that could impact a wide book of business Create content and other
resources to address emerging and changing issues Support the
underwriting process through individual risk assessments and
technical research Lead customer visits for the purposes of
improving our knowledge of the risk Participate in customer and
broker meetings to strengthen our relationships and deliver our
value add proposition Support other lines of business as needed.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 8 years of strong experience
working in safety engineering, risk management and/or loss control
disciplines Advanced knowledge of exposures and controls in
casualty lines of business with a strong technical background in
the construction industry. Experience in other industries including
energy, products, and transportation lines is a plus High aptitude
for technical writing and verbal communication, including
presentation experience Have a strong desire to build something
that adds long-term value to a forever business Be confident that
you will thrive in a rapidly growing, dynamic environment with
limited direction Have commitment to diligence, creativity and
ability to collaborate with all levels and all disciplines Ability
to multi-task and make quick decisions while maintaining integrity
and quality standards Ability to work within an office environment
and remotely depending on business needs Ability to travel – up 30%
of time, largely self-directed, across North America BS Degree in
Engineering, Science, Risk Management, Safety or equivalent field
desirable BHSI Offers: A competitive package and exciting growth
opportunities for career-oriented teammates. A dynamic, action
oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the
right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other
stakeholders. A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that
embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual
excellence in a team framework. Benefits that support your life and
well-being, which include: Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision
benefits Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term) Life
Insurance (for you and your family) Accidental Death &
Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family) Flexible Spending
Accounts Health Reimbursement Account Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match Generous holiday
and Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave The
base salary range for this position in locations listed above is
$130,000 - $175,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total
compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant
skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both
their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing
culture. NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team
Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the
ongoing needs of the organization.
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