Senior Mechanical Engineer, P.E Forensics

Senior Mechanical Engineer, P.E. – Forensics

Birmingham, AL – $120,000 – $175,000

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, 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.

Primary

Purpose:

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.

• Provide guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and those with less experience on complex engineering assignments.
• Survey property, casualty and liability losses, typically at residential and commercial buildings and loss scenes.
• Conduct investigations to determine the root cause of events and failures.
• Work closely with engineers and investigators to produce detailed reports, drawings, and/or outline the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Develop plans, reports and drawings to meet client needs and/or determine and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Provide expert testimony in a court of law and/or in depositions.
• Determine applicable engineering practices to fulfill the prescribed scope of work, project specifics, timelines, and cost estimates for the professional services provided.
• Document and maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and engineering projects for clients.
• Collaborate with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers and attorneys to develop demand for your professional services.
• Collaborate with EFI's national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required in the resident state; multi‑state licensing and/or active NCEES Record preferred.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
• Flexibility and autonomy in daily work, location, and career path.
• Professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture that values teamwork and customer service.

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EFI Global is an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons.