Forensic Mechanical Engineer, P.E

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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. 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 learn more about EFI Global.

Seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in commercial, residential, or industrial mechanical systems, mechanical equipment and mechanical component design and failure analysis. This remote role working from a home‑based office requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional). Requires P.E. license in resident state. Prefer candidate resides in greater Chicago area.

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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.

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

• Conduct field investigations and failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical systems and components. Mechanical failure analysis work includes determining causes of mechanical failures, gas related fires and explosions, product liability, construction, or design defects, HVAC systems, plumbing and piping systems, industrial machinery, boilers, hydraulics, pumps, boilers, compressors, cranes, and/or motor vehicles.
• Inspect losses and loss scenes at residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Investigate and assess damages and evidence due to failures and determine the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
• Analyze and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Examine and test evidence in a laboratory setting and research failure modes, products, installations, and maintenance related to findings.
• Collaborate with other experts to produce detailed reports outlining the origin and cause of losses and damages.
• Serve as an expert witness in court and/or depositions.
• Document and maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical 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.

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