Remote Forensic Structural Engineer (PE) – Failure Analysis

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental vision insurance

401k

PTO

Life insurance

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd in the United States is seeking a Structural Engineer to perform origin-and-cause investigations for commercial, residential, and industrial structures. This is a remote role based from a home office with potential local/regional travel.

You will determine causes of structural failures, document findings, and serve as an expert witness where required. A PE license and BS in Engineering are required, with multi-state licensing preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Professional Engineer (PE) license, minimum required for resident state.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine origin and extent of structural failures and assess roof damage, water intrusion, post-fire damage, and related issues.
• Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
• Investigate and document scope of damage from acute events; analyze failure causation.
• Collaborate with investigators to produce detailed reports; serve as expert witness in court/depositions.
• Maintain billable hours for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects.

Skills

PE license

Expert witness experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd in the United States is seeking a Structural Engineer to perform origin-and-cause investigations for commercial, residential, and industrial structures. This is a remote role based from a home office with potential local/regional travel.

You will determine causes of structural failures, document findings, and serve as an expert witness where required. A PE license and BS in Engineering are required, with multi-state licensing preferred.