Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Greenwood Village (CO); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Forensic Structural Engineer to provide expert analysis on structural integrity and damages. This remote role involves investigating failures and assessing damages across various environments. Ideal candidates will have a PE license and extensive experience in structural forensics, contributing to a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision coverage

401K and matching

PTO and disability insurance

flexible spending or health savings account

professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires a PE license in resident state.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate events and failures, providing expert opinions.
• Conduct root cause analyses for structural issues.
• Collaborate with diverse teams for report generation.

Skills

structural damage assessment

failure analysis

storm damage assessments

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Job description

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Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

Apply locations Denver, CO Englewood, CO Grand Junction, CO Greenwood Village, CO time type Full time posted on Posted 24 Days Ago job requisition id R56734

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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.

Seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with expertise in structural damage assessment and failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial structures. Experience determining causes of structural failure, storm damage assessments, roof damage, building collapse, structural integrity, building envelope, vehicle impact, tree impact, water intrusion, post-fire damage, construction or design defects is a plus.

This is a remote role working from a home-based office. Requires working in avariety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional). Prefer candidate reside ingreater Denver, Boulder, Englewood, or Colorado Springs. Must hold P.E. license in resident state.

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.

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

• 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’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

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.

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.

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As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $125,000-$150,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

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.
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