Remote Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer - Failure Analysis

EFI Global; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global is a global engineering and forensic investigations firm seeking a Civil/Structural engineer with a strong background in structural design and failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial structures. The role emphasizes determining root causes of roof damage, water intrusion, post-fire damage, and other failures, with opportunity to provide expert testimony.

The ideal candidate will hold a PE license (New England state) and experience in multi-state practice, with

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Two (2) years in engineering experience specifically in failure analysis and forensic engineering.
• Two (2) years in insurance and/or risk management services industry.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex engineering assignments.
• Surveys property, casualty and liability losses, typically at residential and commercial buildings and loss scenes.
• Conducts investigations to determine the root cause of events and failures.
• Works closely with engineers and investigators to produce detailed reports, drawings, and/or outline the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Develops plans, reports and drawings to meet client’s needs and/or determine and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Provides expert testimony in a court of law and/or in depositions.
• Determines applicable engineering practices to fulfill the prescribed scope of work, project specifics, timelines, and cost estimates for the professional services provided.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and engineering projects for clients.
• Collaborates with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers and attorneys to develop demand for your professional services.
• Collaborates with EFI Global's national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

Skills

Excellent oral and written komunikasi

PC literate

Analytical and interpretive skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Independent or team work

Performance competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Licensed in at least one New England state (MA/CT/RI)

Job description

EFI Global is a global engineering and forensic investigations firm seeking a Civil/Structural engineer with a strong background in structural design and failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial structures. The role emphasizes determining root causes of roof damage, water intrusion, post-fire damage, and other failures, with opportunity to provide expert testimony.

The ideal candidate will hold a PE license (New England state) and experience in multi-state practice, with