Efi Global - Pittsburgh, PA

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Pittsburgh, PA
501-1,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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. The primary purpose of this position is to investigate events, systems, devices and/or failures and provide expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership ethically and scientifically on complex engineering assignments; to contribute to overall profitability of the company through providing expert/engineering consulting services. This is a remote role working from a home office, which requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional). Candidates must reside in the greater Pittsburgh area. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver results, are customer oriented and naturally empathetic. You will apply your engineering knowledge and experience to investigate and assess complex failures in the context of an energetic, people-focused, entrepreneurial culture. You will deliver comprehensive engineering analyses to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world's most respected organizations. You will 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.

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.
  • Conduct 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 a Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state.
  • Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

  • Multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work location and schedule
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