Forensic Structural Engineer (PE) - Failure Analysis Expert

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K, PTO

Job summary

EFI Global is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer to join our team in the greater Las Vegas area. The role focuses on forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis across various building types.

A PE license in your state is required, with multi-state licensing and/or NCEES Record preferred. The position involves expert testimony, detailed reporting, and collaboration with other investigators.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Determine origin and cause, extent of structural failures (roof damage, water intrusion, post-fire damage, storms).
• Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
• Investigate and document scope of damage from a recent acute event.
• Assess damages due to failures and determine origin of failure for insurers and litigation.
• Analyze and document failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Collaborate with investigators to produce detailed reports on losses and damages.
• Serve as expert witness in court and/or depositions.
• Maintain billable hours for failure analysis and forensic projects.

Skills

Structural engineering

Forensic engineering

Expert witness testimony

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

NCEES multi-state licensing

Job description

EFI Global is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer to join our team in the greater Las Vegas area. The role focuses on forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis across various building types.

A PE license in your state is required, with multi-state licensing and/or NCEES Record preferred. The position involves expert testimony, detailed reporting, and collaboration with other investigators.