Early Careers: Fire Protection/ Engineering Risk Specialist

Aon
Chicago, IL
Early Careers: Property Risk Specialist

The Property Risk Control team provides technical consulting services to help clients identify, evaluate, and mitigate property-related risks. As an Entry-Level Property Risk Control Consultant, you will work closely with senior consultants and underwriters to analyze risk exposures, assess facility operations, and provide data-driven recommendations that enhance client safety and reduce loss potential.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, analytical thinking, and client interaction while developing a strong foundation in risk consulting.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct property risk assessments for client facilities, focusing on fire protection, equipment reliability, and overall loss prevention practices.
  • Analyze engineering data, inspection reports, and risk metrics to identify exposures and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare and deliver clear, professional reports and presentations that communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including underwriting, claims, and analytics to support client risk management goals.
  • Organize and maintain accurate documentation of site visits, client communications, and technical evaluations.
  • Participate in ongoing training and mentorship to build expertise in property risk evaluation and fire protection systems.

Preferred Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to interpret complex technical data.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills; comfortable explaining technical findings to varied audiences.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with data visualization or analysis tools a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Qualifications 

  • College Seniors graduating between Spring 2025 to Spring 2026 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or related), Fire Protection Engineering, Mathematics, or other technical discipline required.
  • Please Note: For this role you must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

What is Commercial Risk?

Commercial Risk is all about helping insurance companies and the organizations they protect manage big, complex risks. As businesses and communities face new and evolving challenges, our advisors tap into global insights, strong industry relationships, and advanced analytics to unlock solutions across markets and regions.

This team evaluates potential risks and helps design the right insurance strategies to reduce exposure and support smart growth. Whether it’s natural disasters, financial uncertainty, or talent shortages, our advisors connect clients with the capital they need to stay strong, resilient, and ready for what’s next.

We offer a range of opportunities from Broking, Account Management, Strategy Consulting and more!

To explore our solutions for insurers, click here: Search Aon.com

What the day will look like in Commercial Risk

Within Risk Capital gain valuable experience assisting account executives on assigned accounts across various industries. You'll collaborate with expert colleagues to assess and mitigate risks across diverse industries while you engage in innovative solutions to deliver tailored risk management strategies, fostering profit, growth, and continuity for our clients. 

What sets our program apart from the rest?

Explore Aon’s culture and business areas, developing practical skills vital for future success and postgraduate opportunities. Engage in spotlights, community outreach events and networking opportunities with peers, fostering an understanding of exceeding client expectations and delivering distinct products and services. 

Development Planning

Participate in a comprehensive development plan that includes deeply understanding Aon’s business areas, ethical standards, professional environment, networking opportunities, learning internal systems, and honing interpersonal and team-building skills through collaboration events and colleague networking opportunities. 

How We Support Our Colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at [email protected] or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $61,000 - $78,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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