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.

With a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in your resident state, driven by curiosity and a passion for solving complex problems, we seek exceptional candidates with proven expertise in the analysis and investigation of mechanical failures across commercial, residential, and industrial environments. The ideal applicant will possess deep knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and equipment, and thrive on identifying root causes, developing innovative solutions, and delivering technical insights that support safety, reliability, and performance.

• Conduct field investigations and failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical systems and components, 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, 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. Preference for multi‑state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
• Expert Witness Testimony experience is a plus.

Craves cutting‑edge opportunities, thrives when allowed flexibility and autonomy, strong team and customer service orientation, seeks to contribute to a larger purpose, and craves a culture of support, both giving and receiving.

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e‑mail notification or phone call from a recruiter to schedule an initial call. Always accepting applications.

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