Senior Forensic Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng Lead Investigator

Sedgwick

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

EFI Global in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Mechanical Forensic Engineer, P.Eng., with expertise in commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical system design and failure analysis. Requires P.Eng. license.

Ideal candidates bring forensic engineering experience and proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, piping, boilers, chillers, water intrusion, industrial machinery, and fire loss; travel up to 30-40% is expected. The role offers opportunities to lead investigations and provide expert testimony.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of the posted position.
Masters or PhD credentials highly recommended but not prerequisite for this position.
Ten (10) + years of engineering experience with minimum five (5) years in forensic sciences and two (2) years in insurance/risk management.
Excellent oral and written communication.
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
Analytical and interpretive skill.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

Responsibilities

Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex engineering assignments.
Surveys property, casualty and liability losses, typically at residential and commercial buildings and loss scenes.
Conducts investigations to determine the root cause of events and failures.
Works closely with engineers and investigators to produce detailed reports, drawings, and/or outline the cause and origin of losses and damages.
Develops plans, reports and drawings to meet client’s needs and/or determine and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
Provides expert testimony in a court of law and/or in depositions.
Determines applicable engineering practices to fulfill the prescribed scope of work, project specifics, timelines, and cost estimates for the professional services provided.
Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and engineering projects for clients.
Collaborates with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers and attorneys to develop demand for your professional services.
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.