Forensic Structural Engineer, P.Eng

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global, a full‑service engineering and forensic investigations firm, seeks a seasoned professional to lead engineering investigations of events, systems, devices and failures. You will assess damages, determine causes and contribute to expert testimony and litigation support.

The role emphasizes field surveys, detailed reporting, and collaboration with a national team of forensic experts, with significant travel. A P.Eng. and 5+ years in engineering are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of the posted position.
• Five (5) + years of engineering experience or equivalent with some introduction to forensic sciences discipline.
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical and interpretive skill, strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
• Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
• Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
• Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Collaborates with other investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
• Collaborates with EFI Global’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Analytical and interpretive skill

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Meet or exceed performance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 were 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.

Primary Purpose

To provide clients with investigating engineering services related to events, systems, devices, and/or failures and providing expert opinions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings
• Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
• Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
• Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Collaborates with other investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
• Collaborates with EFI Global’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.
• Follows industry acceptable methodology for performance of services.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients, colleagues, subcontractors and prospects.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

• Complies with Company’s Safety Programs/Standards
• Properly utilizes Personal Protection Equipment
• Exercises appropriate use, care, and maintenance of equipment (company owned or leased)
• Complies with company standards and best practices regarding the storage of equipment
• Meets or exceeds productivity levels and daily time submission as determined by manager.
• Complies with all Human Resources Policies, Programs, and Initiatives
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education & Licensing
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognized university and a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of the posted position.
  • Experience: Five (5) + years of engineering experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required with some introduction to in the forensic sciences discipline.
• Skills & Knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
  • Analytical and interpretive skill
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment
  • Ability to meet or exceed Performance

Work Environment

• Travel, at least, 30-40% of the time. Can be local or across provincial boundaries.
• Exposure to all elements of the weather, walking, climbing, etc., as required.
• Occasional lifting, up to 50 pounds, as required.
• 40-60% work in field environment.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Colleague Resources if you require accommodation. EFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our business is founded on people with the best technical skills and outstanding industry knowledge and we strive to employ and retain exceptional talent. EFI Global is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons.