Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Kentucky; Vor Ort; USD 135.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Zusammenfassung

EFI Global is a full-service engineering and forensic consulting firm seeking a senior professional to lead complex investigations in the United States. The role focuses on failure analysis, origin-and-cause determinations, and expert opinions for diverse clients, requiring leadership for junior staff and collaboration across multiple disciplines.

The successful candidate will hold a PE license with a Bachelor's degree and at least eight years of relevant experience, including insurance/risk

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree and PE license required.
• 8+ years of experience in failure analysis and forensic engineering; 2+ years in insurance/risk management.

Aufgaben

• Provide guidance to newer colleagues on complex engineering assignments.
• Survey losses at residential/commercial sites and investigate root causes.
• Produce reports, drawings, and outline causes of losses and damages.
• Develop plans and documents to meet client needs and estimate costs.
• Provide expert testimony in court or depositions.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, architects and attorneys to develop demand for services.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Oral and written skills

Analytical and interpretive skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

About EFI Global

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.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To be responsible for profitably, ethically and scientifically investigating events, systems, devices and/or failures and providing expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership on complex engineering assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and 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’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization’s quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.

Experience: Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required including two (2) years of engineering experience specifically in failure analysis and forensic engineering plus 2 years in insurance and/or risk management services industry.

Skills & Knowledge: Excellent oral and written communication. PC literate, including Microsoft Office products. Analytical and interpretive skills. Strong organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently or in a team environment. Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

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

Compensation and Benefits

For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $135,000 - $ 160,000. 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.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. EFI Global is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons. Our business is founded on people with the best technical skills and outstanding industry knowledge and we strive to employ and retain exceptional talent.