Forensic Structural Engineer, P.Eng. | Failure Analysis Expert

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, 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.