Fire Investigator - Forensic Analysis & Litigation Support

Rimkus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,300 - 124,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Los Angeles is seeking a fire investigation expert to determine the causes of fires and provide technical support for litigation. The position involves conducting forensic analysis on fire scenes, securing evidence, preparing detailed reports, and presenting findings in court. Candidates should have relevant experience, including IAAI-CFI certification and a degree in Fire Science or a related field. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have IAAI-CFI certification or equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years related experience in fire investigation required.
• Ability to collect and analyze evidence from fire scenes.

Responsibilities

• Determines origins and causes of fires and explosions.
• Conducts forensic fire analysis and secures evidence.
• Presents findings in court and prepares reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Technical writing

Public speaking

Education

AAS in Fire Science or related field

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in Los Angeles is seeking a fire investigation expert to determine the causes of fires and provide technical support for litigation. The position involves conducting forensic analysis on fire scenes, securing evidence, preparing detailed reports, and presenting findings in court. Candidates should have relevant experience, including IAAI-CFI certification and a degree in Fire Science or a related field. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are provided.