Structural Engineer, P.E. - Forensic Consultant

Efi Global - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

EFI Global is seeking a Forensic Structural Engineer with expertise in engineering design or construction, as well as failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial structures. This position requires a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the resident state. The ideal candidate will have experience in determining causes of structural failures, including post-fire damage, storm damage assessments, roof damage, building collapse, structural integrity evaluations, building envelope issues, vehicle and tree impacts, water intrusion, and construction or design defects. This remote role requires working in various environments and involves a combination of local or regional travel. Candidates must reside in the greater Charlotte area. The primary purpose of this role is to investigate events, systems, devices, and failures, providing expert opinions and guidance on complex engineering assignments. The engineer will contribute to the overall profitability of the company by delivering expert consulting services. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to deliver results, and are customer-oriented with a natural empathy. The role involves applying engineering knowledge to investigate and assess complex failures, delivering comprehensive analyses to clients across various industries, and leveraging EFI Global's extensive network of experts for mutual learning and insight sharing. As part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company, the successful candidate will enjoy professional development opportunities, flexibility, and autonomy in their work and career path. The position also offers access to diverse and comprehensive benefits to support mental, physical, financial, and professional needs.

Responsibilities

• Determine the origin and cause, and extent of structural failures including 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.
• Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
• Conduct investigations to determine and document the scope of damage caused by recent acute events.
• Investigate and assess damages due to failures and determine the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
• Analyze and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• 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 in depositions.
• Document and maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.

Requirements

• Requires a Professional Engineering (PE) license in the resident state.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
• Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in determining causes of structural failure, including post-fire damage and storm damage assessments.
• Experience with roof damage, building collapse, structural integrity evaluations, and building envelope issues.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on the first day of employment.