Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

Sedgwick•Minneapolis, MN

9d•$135,000 - $155,000•Remote

About The Position

EFI Global is seeking a Professional Engineer to join its team in the greater Minneapolis area. The role focuses on forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis involving commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. The engineer investigates structural failures, storm and roof damage, building envelope issues, and structural collapses, and provides expert assessments and analyses for clients across a range of industries. The position combines independent field investigations with collaboration across EFI Global’s national network of forensic experts, and may involve expert-witness testimony. A PE license in the engineer’s state of residence is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Professional Engineering (PE) license in the state of residence.
Eight years of experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office products.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies.
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods, kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, and reach or work overhead.
Ability to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to drive up to four hours per day.
Ability to handle work-related stress, multiple priorities, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Assign engineers to client losses in the assigned area and manage quality control.
Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
Conduct investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
Provide guidance and leadership on complex losses.
Implement engineering strategies within the assigned engineering team.
Collaborate with other investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
Serve as an expert witness in court and/or depositions.
Document and maintain billable hours on a time-and-expense basis for failure-analysis and forensic-engineering projects.
Collaborate with EFI’s national team of forensic experts to share experience and assist with projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support the organization’s quality programs.
Travel as required.