Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Montana; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global is seeking a dedicated professional engineer in Montana to specialize in forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. The role focuses on hands-on determination of failure causes, storm and roof damage assessments, and building envelope investigations.

You will survey losses, conduct investigations, document scope of damage, and collaborate with a national team of forensic experts while providing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• PE license in Montana; multi-state licensing preferred.
• Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• 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 the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Collaborate with Fire Investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Serve as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
• Document and maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
• Collaborate with EFI’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

Skills

Forensic engineering

Structural damage assessment

Investigation & report writing

Expert witness

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated professional engineer to join our team in Montana specializing in forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.

The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on experience in determining causes of structural failure, storm and roof damage assessments, building envelope investigations, and evaluating structural collapses.

Responsibilities

• 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 the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Collaborate with Fire Investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Serve as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
• Document and maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
• Collaborate with EFI’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Montana; multi-state licensing preferred.
• Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Work Environment

• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work‑related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
• Physical: Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; kneel, squat or bend; work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions; climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reach/working overhead; lift/carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 100 pounds; drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.

EEO Statement

EFI Global is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons.