Forensic Electrical Engineer

EFI Global – Forensic Engineering – Residential & Commercial Loss Investigation

EFI Global is a full‑service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades EFGlobal has grown from a boutique firm specializing in insurance fraud and arson cases into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin‑and‑cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting.

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

To be responsible for the profitable investigation of events, systems, devices, and failures and to provide expert opinions.

• Surveys loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
• Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
• Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
• Analyzes and documents failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Collaborates with Fire Investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Serves as an expert witness in court and/or 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).

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required.

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
• Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reach or work overhead.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.

Starting pay range for this role is $125,000–$145,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.