Senior Forensic Structural Engineer | PE | Expert Witness

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

EFI Global in the Chicago area is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer to lead forensic analyses, assess failure causes in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings, and deliver expert assessments.

Candidates should have a PE license, a Bachelor’s degree, and at least eight years of experience. The role offers collaboration with a global network, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required in the resident state.
• Eight years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required.

Responsibilities

• Assigns engineers to client losses and manages quality control.
• Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
• Investigates to determine and document the scope of damage.
• Collaborates with EFI’s national team to leverage experiences.
• Serves as expert witness in court or depositions.
• Documents billable hours for failure analysis and forensic projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

PC proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Performance competencies

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PE license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EFI Global in the Chicago area is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer to lead forensic analyses, assess failure causes in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings, and deliver expert assessments.

Candidates should have a PE license, a Bachelor’s degree, and at least eight years of experience. The role offers collaboration with a global network, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.