Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E

Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E. role at EFI Global

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The 'Apply with SEEK option' will be utilized for International applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you, please use the 'Apply' option.

IF YOU CARE, THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE.

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.

Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating 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.

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team, specializing in forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in determining causes of structural failure, storm and roof damage assessments, building envelope investigations, and evaluating structural collapses. A Professional Engineer (PE) license in your state of residence is required.

To investigate events, systems, devices and/or failures and provide expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership ethically and scientifically on complex engineering assignments; to contribute to overall profitability of the company through providing expert/engineering consulting services.

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

• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state. Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
• Expert Witness Testimony Experience is a plus.

• Craves cutting-edge opportunities
• Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
• Thrives when allowed flexibility and autonomy
• Strong team and customer service orientation
• Seeks to contribute to a larger purpose?
• Craves culture of support, both giving and receiving
• We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.

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