Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E

Sedgwick•San Diego, CA

About The Position

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. Click here to learn more about EFI Global. 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.

Requirements

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

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