Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.—Expert Failure Analysis

EFI Global; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

PTO

Job summary

EFI Global is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer to lead forensic engineering, damage assessments, and failure analysis across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings in the greater Chicago area. A PE license is required in the resident state, and eight years of experience with strong communication and reporting skills are essential for this role.

You will guide a team, perform investigations, and may serve as an expert witness when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and a PE license in the resident state.
• Eight years of experience in forensic engineering or related fields.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assigns engineers to client losses in the assigned area of responsibility and manages quality control.
• Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
• Conduct investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
• Provides guidance and leadership on complex losses.
• Implements engineering strategies within the assigned engineering team.
• Collaborate 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 maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
• 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).
• Travels as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Independent / team oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EFI Global is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer to lead forensic engineering, damage assessments, and failure analysis across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings in the greater Chicago area. A PE license is required in the resident state, and eight years of experience with strong communication and reporting skills are essential for this role.

You will guide a team, perform investigations, and may serve as an expert witness when needed.