Mechanical Engineer, EIT

Sedgwick•Plano, TX

41d•Hybrid

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. Ready to kickstart your career in forensic engineering? EFI Global is looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineer (EIT) to join our team in the greater Plano, TX area! In this role, you will dive into hands-on component testing—think plumbing systems, appliances, and HVAC units—while assisting engineers and fire investigators out in the field, designing and building test mockups, and managing evidence in our warehouse. You’ll complete detailed engineering evaluations, document evidence recovery, and deliver clear, professional reports for our clients. If you’re curious, detail-oriented, and excited about uncovering the “why” behind mechanical failures, this is your chance to build a rewarding career in a fascinating niche of engineering. Candidate must reside in greater Plano, TX area. This is a hybrid/remote role requires working in a variety of environments. PRIMARY PURPOSE: To be responsible for profitably, ethically, and scientifically investigating events, systems, devices and/or failures and to provide expert opinions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university preferred.
Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
Excellent oral and written communication
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Good organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good judgment and discretion skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
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 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.
Hearing, vision and talking

Nice To Haves

Experience with engineering reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing evidence in warehouse
Document Evidence Recovery
Participate in Mechanical Component testing
Design and build test mockups
Assists with surveys of losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings
Assists in investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
Participates in investigations to assess damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
Determines and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
Supports project documentation outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
Adheres to quality assurance measures and accreditation standards as mandated by all applicable rules, policies, protocols and procedures.
Collaborates with the national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).