Forensic Electrical Engineer, P.E

Base Pay Range

$/yr – $/yr

To be responsible for the profitably of investigating events, systems, devices, and/or failures and providing expert opinions.

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to deliver results, are customer‑oriented and naturally empathetic.

• 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 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 professional services.
• 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).

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Professional Engineering (PE) license required.

Experience:

Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required, including two (2) years of engineering experience specifically in failure analysis and forensic engineering and two (2) years in insurance and/or risk management services industry.

Skills & Knowledge:

• 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

Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.

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