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'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: Craves cutting-edge opportunities Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving. Thrives when allowed flexibility and autonomy Strong team and customer service orientation Seeks to contribute to a larger purpose Craves culture of support, both giving and receiving

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

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance or Employers, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.