Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, PE — Investigations Lead

EFI Global; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global is seeking a senior Structural Engineer in the greater St. Louis area to lead forensic engineering investigations, assess structural damage, and determine causes across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.

A PE license is required, and hands-on evaluating failure modes is essential. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with a national team of experts, prepare detailed reports, and testify as an expert witness when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required in the resident state.
• Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assigns engineers to client losses 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EFI Global is seeking a senior Structural Engineer in the greater St. Louis area to lead forensic engineering investigations, assess structural damage, and determine causes across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.

A PE license is required, and hands-on evaluating failure modes is essential. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with a national team of experts, prepare detailed reports, and testify as an expert witness when needed.