Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E

Sedgwick•San Diego, NV

2d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm. We are seeking a dedicated Professional Engineer to join our team in the greater Las Vegas area, 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. Candidates should reside in the greater Las Vegas or greater Los Angeles areas. The primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for the profitability of investigating events, systems, devices, and/or failures and providing expert opinions. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver results, are customer oriented and naturally empathetic. Apply your engineering knowledge and experience to investigate and assess complex failures in the context of an energetic, people focused, entrepreneurial culture. Deliver comprehensive engineering analyses to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations. Leverage EFI Global’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights. Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service. Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career. Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path. Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (PE) license in your state of residence is required.
Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Requires a Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state.

Nice To Haves

Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Determine the origin and cause, and extent of structural failures of roof damage, water intrusion, post-fire damage, storm damage assessments, structural integrity evaluations, structural collapse, building system failures, foundation/settlement, product liability, and construction defects.
Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage caused by a recent acute event.
Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
Collaborates with other investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.