Senior Forensic Structural Engineer (PE) - Failure Analysis

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

Job summary

EFI Global in the greater Chicago area is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer to uncover root causes of structural failures and deliver expert assessments for commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. The role focuses on forensic engineering, damage evaluation and origin-and-cause analysis.

A PE license is required in the resident state and eight years of experience are expected. You will work with EFI’s national team, testify as an expert witness when needed, and mentor junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required in the resident state.
• Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EFI Global in the greater Chicago area is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer to uncover root causes of structural failures and deliver expert assessments for commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. The role focuses on forensic engineering, damage evaluation and origin-and-cause analysis.

A PE license is required in the resident state and eight years of experience are expected. You will work with EFI’s national team, testify as an expert witness when needed, and mentor junior