Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Alpharetta (GA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative firm as a Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, where you'll leverage your expertise in structural damage assessment and failure analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional service. You'll investigate complex failures, provide expert opinions, and contribute to meaningful projects that impact various industries. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those seeking flexibility and autonomy in their career path.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires a PE license and a Bachelor's in Engineering.
• Experience in structural damage assessment and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and assess structural failures and damages.
• Conduct investigations and document the scope of damage.
• Serve as an expert witness in court and depositions.

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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Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

Apply locations Atlanta, GA Duluth, GA Statesboro, GA Marietta, GA Alpharetta, GA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R58836

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IF YOU CARE, THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE

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.

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.

Seeking an experienced Structural Engineer, P.E., 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. R equires working in avariety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional). Prefer candidate live ingreater Atlanta, Columbus, Marietta, Statesboro, or Buford area. P.E. license in resident state is required.

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.

• Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings

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

• 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 withother 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.

Education and Licensing:

• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.

• Requires a Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state. Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental:Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.

• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.

• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead,

• Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds

• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.

• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

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.

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.

Sedgwickis 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.
If you are interested in working for us, please visit our job board.