Forensic Structural Engineer - P.E.
EFI Global - Charlotte, NC
posted 4 days ago
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.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K and matching
- PTO
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending or health savings account
- Other additional voluntary benefits
