Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; New York (NY); Remote; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Forensic Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team. This remote role offers the opportunity to investigate complex structural failures across various environments, providing expert opinions and analyses that drive informed decisions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, a Professional Engineer license, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. Enjoy flexibility in your work while contributing to meaningful projects that make a difference. Join a company renowned for its commitment to quality and integrity, and take your career to new heights with a diverse benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and assess structural failures and damages.
• Conduct detailed failure analyses and document findings.
• Serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings.

Skills

Structural Damage Assessment

Failure Analysis

Expert Witness Testimony

Engineering Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Job description

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Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

Apply locations Long Island, NY Brooklyn, NY time type Full time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago job requisition id R55221

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EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere. Click here to learn more about EFI Global.

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 candidate live on Long Island. Candidates who reside in Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, or Staten Island, will also be considered. Must hold 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.

Are You An Ideal Candidate? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver results, are customer oriented and naturally empathetic.

• Apply your engineering knowledge and experience to investigate and assess complex failures in the context of an energetic, people-focused, entrepreneurial culture.

• Deliver comprehensive engineering analyses to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.

• Leverage EFI Global’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.

• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.

• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.

• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• 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.

• Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings

• Conduct investigations to determine and document the scope of damage caused by a recent acute event.

• 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 other 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.

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.

Taking Care of You:

• Craves cutting-edge opportunities

• Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.

• Thrives when allowed flexibility and autonomy

• Strong team and customer service orientation

• Seeks to contribute to a larger purpose

• Craves culture of support, both giving and receiving

• We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.

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.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $125,000 - $140,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

About Us

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.
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