Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

Efi Global Structural Engineer Opportunity

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. We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team, specializing in forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in determining causes of structural failure, storm and roof damage assessments, building envelope investigations, and evaluating structural collapses. A Professional Engineer (PE) license in your state of residence is required.

Primary Purpose: To investigate events, systems, devices and/or failures and provide expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership ethically and scientifically on complex engineering assignments; to contribute to overall profitability of the company through providing expert/engineering consulting services.

Are You An Ideal Candidate? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver results, are customer oriented and naturally empathetic.

Essential Responsibilities May Include:

• 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 Global's national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

Education and Licensing: Requires Bachelor of Science degree in 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.

Taking Care of You: We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.

Next Steps: If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an email notification or phone call from a recruiter to schedule an initial call.