Senior Mechanical Forensic Engineer, P.E.

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global in the United States seeks a Mechanical Engineer, P.E., with expertise in commercial, residential and industrial system design and failure analysis. The candidate will lead investigations, provide expert opinions, and prepare detailed reports.

Requires PE license, 8 years experience including failure analysis and forensic engineering; HVAC, plumbing, boilers, and related systems preferred. This remote role involves travel locally or regionally; ideal candidates reside in Greater

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required; multi-state licensing preferred.
• 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering with failure analysis/forensic engineering; insurance/risk background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and leadership on complex engineering assignments.
• Surveys property losses and analyzes root causes of events and failures.
• Conducts investigations and prepares detailed reports and drawings.
• Produces expert opinions and testimony in court or depositions as needed.
• Determines engineering practices, scope, timelines, and cost estimates for services.
• Maintains billable hours for failure analysis projects and collaborates with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork/independence

MS Office

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Multi-state licensing / NCEES Record

Job description

IF YOU CARE, THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors.

Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting.

Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®.

Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity.

Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions.

EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere.

Seeking a Mechanical Engineer, P.E., with expertise in commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical system design and failure analysis.

Requires P.E. license in resident state.

Ideal candidates will have forensic engineering experience and proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, piping, boilers, chillers, water intrusion, industrial machinery.

Ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity?

Remote role requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional).

Prefer Candidate reside in Greater Houston or San Antonio areas.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To be responsible for profitably, ethically and scientifically investigating events, systems, devices and/or failures and providing expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership on complex engineering assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex engineering assignments.
• Surveys property, casualty and liability losses, typically at residential and commercial buildings and loss scenes.
• Conducts investigations to determine the root cause of events and failures.
• Works closely with engineers and investigators to produce detailed reports, drawings, and/or outline the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Develops plans, reports and drawings to meet client’s needs and/or determine and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Provides expert testimony in a court of law and/or in depositions.
• Determines applicable engineering practices to fulfill the prescribed scope of work, project specifics, timelines, and cost estimates for the professional services provided.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and engineering projects for clients.
• Collaborates with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers and attorneys to develop demand for your professional services.
• Collaborates with EFI’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Education & Licensing

• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state.
• Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Experience

• Experience Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required including two (2) years of engineering experience specifically in failure analysis and forensic engineering plus 2 years in insurance and/or risk management services industry.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability, excellent judgment and discretion, ability to handle work-related stress, ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, ability to meet deadlines.
• Physical: Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; Must be able to kneel, squat or bend; Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions; Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead; Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds; Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.

Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

EFI Global is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.