Senior Forensic Structural Engineer - Root-Cause Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k and matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Senior Forensic Structural Engineer to lead complex engineering investigations, identify root causes of failures, and prepare comprehensive reports for property and liability losses. The role requires collaboration with engineers, claims managers, and attorneys to deliver expert analyses.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in failure analysis, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or within a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and interpretive abilities.

Responsibilities

• Survey property and losses to identify root causes.
• Conduct engineering investigations to determine failure origins.
• Produce detailed reports, drawings, and attest to findings in testimony or depositions.
• Develop plans and documents to meet client needs and project scope.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Senior Forensic Structural Engineer to lead complex engineering investigations, identify root causes of failures, and prepare comprehensive reports for property and liability losses. The role requires collaboration with engineers, claims managers, and attorneys to deliver expert analyses.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in failure analysis, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or within a team.