Forensic Structural Engineer, PE — Failure Analysis Expert

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd

Town of Florida (NY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting firm seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer in South Florida. The ideal candidate will perform forensic engineering, damage assessments, and failure analyses across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings, with a PE license and 6 years of experience.

They will act as an expert witness, prepare detailed reports, and collaborate with EFI's national team to deliver

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
Six years of experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
Collaborates with Fire Investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
Collaborates with EFI's national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.