Senior Forensic Structural Engineer: Root-Cause Leader

Embedded Shishya; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer in the greater St. Louis area to lead forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.

The role focuses on root-cause determination, roof and storm damage assessments, and building envelope investigations, with PE licensure required. You will assign engineers, supervise investigations, produce detailed reports, testify as an expert witness, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is 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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

PC literate

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Report writing

Job description

EFI Global is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer in the greater St. Louis area to lead forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.

The role focuses on root-cause determination, roof and storm damage assessments, and building envelope investigations, with PE licensure required. You will assign engineers, supervise investigations, produce detailed reports, testify as an expert witness, and collaborate with