Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

EFI Global; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Forensic Structural Engineer to join their team. This remote role focuses on investigating structural failures and providing expert opinions on various engineering assignments. As a key contributor, you will assess damages, conduct investigations, and serve as an expert witness in court. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural damage assessment and hold a Professional Engineering license. If you are passionate about forensic engineering and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a New York professional engineer license.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate structural failures and provide expert opinions.
• Conduct assessments on residential and commercial buildings.
• Collaborate with investigators to produce detailed reports.

Skills

Structural Damage Assessment

Failure Analysis

Expert Witness Testimony

Investigation Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Job description

Efi Global is looking for a Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E. in Brooklyn, NY.
This local job opportunity with ID 3079397167 is live since 2025-02-18 02:20:26.

Seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with expertise in structural damage assessment and failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial structures. This is a remote role working from a home-based office. Requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional). Prefer candidates live on Long Island. Candidates who reside in Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, or Staten Island will also be considered. Must hold a New York professional engineer license.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To investigate events, systems, devices, and/or failures and provide expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership ethically and scientifically on complex engineering assignments; to contribute to overall profitability of the company through providing expert/engineering consulting services.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

1. Determine the origin and cause, and extent of structural failures of roof damage, water intrusion, post-fire damage, storm damage assessments, structural integrity evaluations, structural collapse, building system failures, foundation/settlement, product liability, and construction defects.
2. Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
3. Conduct investigations to determine and document the scope of damage caused by a recent acute event.
4. Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
5. Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
6. Collaborates with other investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
7. Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
8. Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.

Education and Licensing:

Requires a Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state. Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record. Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university. Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

NEXT STEPS

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification or phone call from a recruiter to schedule an initial call.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Our business is founded on people with the best technical skills and outstanding industry knowledge and we strive to employ and retain exceptional talent. EFI Global is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons.