Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K, PTO

Job summary

EFI Global is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer to join our team in the greater Las Vegas area. The role focuses on forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis across various building types.

A PE license in your state is required, with multi-state licensing and/or NCEES Record preferred. The position involves expert testimony, detailed reporting, and collaboration with other investigators.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license, minimum for resident state. Multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record preferred.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine origin and cause, extent of structural failures (roof damage, water intrusion, post-fire damage, storms).
• Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
• Investigate and document scope of damage from a recent acute event.
• Assess damages due to failures and determine origin of failure for insurers and litigation.
• Analyze and document failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Collaborate with investigators to produce detailed reports on losses and damages.
• Serve as expert witness in court and/or depositions.
• Maintain billable hours for failure analysis and forensic projects.

Skills

Structural engineering

Forensic engineering

Expert witness testimony

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

NCEES multi-state licensing

Job description

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.

Are you a seasoned Structural Engineer with a passion for uncovering the root causes of structural failures and a talent for delivering expert assessments? We are seeking a dedicated professional engineer to join our team in the greater Las Vegas area, specializing in forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in determining causes of structural failure, storm and roof damage assessments, building envelope investigations, and evaluating structural collapses. A Professional Engineer (PE) license in your state of residence is required. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to excellence in structural diagnostics, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Candidates should reside in the greater Las Vegas or greater Los Angeles areas.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To be responsible for the profitably of investigating events, systems, devices, and/or failures and providing expert opinions.

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 with other 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

Benefits:

• We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

EFI Global is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons.