Forensic Structural Engineer, P.Eng

Jobtailor; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) to lead forensic investigations in Calgary, Alberta. The role involves analyzing failures, documenting damage, and providing expert opinions for insurers and litigation support. Travel up to 40% locally or across provincial boundaries is required, with fieldwork and report writing forming the core duties.

The ideal candidate holds a P.Eng. in good standing, 5+ years of engineering experience, exposure to forensic sciences, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• P.Eng. licensed in province of posting.
• 5+ years engineering experience or equivalent.
• Intro to forensic sciences discipline preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication required.
• PC literacy (MS Office).
• Analytical and interpretive skills essential.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel 30–40% locally or across provincial boundaries.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Ability to walk, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with investigative engineering services for events, systems, devices, and/or failures.
• Give expert opinions and serve as an expert witness in court/depositions.
• Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
• Investigate and document damage scope and origin of failures.
• Collaborate with investigators to produce reports detailing cause and origin of losses.
• Maintain billable hours for time-and-expense forensic projects.

Skills

Failure Analysis

Forensic Engineering

Analytical Skills

Excellent Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Independent Work

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Provide clients with investigating engineering services related to events, systems, devices, and/or failures
• Provide expert opinions
• Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings
• Conduct investigations to determine and document the scope of damage
• Investigate and assess damages due to failures and determine the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support
• Analyze and document failure analysis and causation of failures
• Collaborate with other investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin 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
• Collaborate with EFI Global’s national team of forensic experts on projects
• Follow industry acceptable methodology for performance of services
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, colleagues, subcontractors, and prospects
• Perform local marketing and sales activities
• Comply with company safety programs, standards, HR policies, programs, and initiatives
• Properly utilize and maintain personal protective equipment and company equipment
• Meet or exceed productivity levels and submit daily time entries
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognized university
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of the posted position
• Five (5)+ years of engineering experience or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Some introduction to the forensic sciences discipline
• Excellent oral and written communication
• PC literacy, 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
• Ability to travel at least 30–40% of the time, locally or across provincial boundaries
• Ability to work outdoors and be exposed to all elements of weather
• Ability to walk and climb as required
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work 40–60% in a field environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in forensic engineering, including failure analysis and damage assessment, while effectively communicating findings and collaborating with clients and colleagues. Holds a Professional Engineer designation and possesses strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills essential for success in investigative roles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
• Failure Analysis
• Forensic Engineering
• Analytical Skills
• Excellent Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Engineering Degree
• Failure Analysis
• Damage Assessment
• Forensic Sciences
• Report Writing
• Time Management
• Field Investigations
• Productivity Tracking
• Client Relationship Management
• Local Marketing

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Independent Work
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Industry Keywords

• Forensic Engineering
• Loss Investigation
• Expert Witness
• Safety Programs
• Performance Competencies

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office