Principal Structural Engineer, P.E Complex Loss

Principal Structural Engineer, P.E.

- Large Complex Loss

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- Large Complex Loss role at EFI Global.

Base pay range: $/yr – $/yr
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EFI Global is a full‑service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin‑and‑cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing, and specialty consulting.

Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise and quality, and demonstrate to customers that caring counts. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects, and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in‑depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better‑informed business decisions.

EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere.

To be responsible for the profitable, ethical, and scientific investigation of events, systems, devices, and/or failures; to provide expert opinions; and to decide the proper course of action on investigations and report reviews for assigned cases.

• Enthusiastic leader who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Customer‑oriented and naturally empathetic
• Experienced in investigating and assessing complex failures within an energetic, people‑focused, entrepreneurial culture
• Capable of delivering comprehensive engineering analyses to clients across virtually every industry, including legal, insurance, and construction sectors
• Ready to leverage EFI Global’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and share insights
• Desire to be part of a rapidly growing, industry‑leading global company known for excellence and customer service
• Interested in professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, location, and career path
• Commits to diverse and comprehensive benefits for mental, physical, financial, and professional needs

• Assigns engineers to client losses in the assigned area of responsibility and manages quality control
• Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings
• Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage
• Provides guidance and leadership on complex losses
• Implements engineering strategies within the assigned engineering team
• Collaborates with other investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages
• Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients
• Collaborates with EFI’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Supports the organization’s quality program(s)
• Travels as required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required in the resident state

• Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies

• Mental:
  Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle…