Fire Investigator

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.

About the role

Join a nationally recognized leader in forensic investigations where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful impact. We are seeking a Fire Investigator with a minimum of 3 years of origin and cause investigation experience and strong report-writing skills. The minimum certification requirement for consideration is the CFEI certification. The IAAI-CFI is preferred.

You'll have the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile assignments while collaborating with experienced industry professionals in a culture built on teamwork, respect, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Accepts assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursues investigation in accordance with the specific needs of the assignment.
• Determines the origin and cause of the loss/claim under investigation and identifies any potential third-party responsibility for subrogation potential.
• Maintains required reporting commitments to client in accordance with EFI’s standard procedures.
• Promotes and markets utilization of EFI services in the insurance industry and within assigned territory.
• Serves as a liaison between the insurance industry and law enforcement/fire service personnel.
• Investigates losses/claims with illegal, fraudulent or subrogation aspects in accordance with assignment from client or assigned attorney representing insurer.
• Identifies and interviews all witnesses or involved persons who may possess information or knowledge pertaining to incident under investigation: motive, opportunity or any other information or evidence that may assist in concluding a factual and complete investigation.
• Develops necessary knowledge and expertise required to conduct thorough inspection of available public records including land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments, marriage and divorce records, etc.
• Maintains up-to-date information in regard to existing laws pertaining to rights of privacy and availability of public records to assure that all investigations are conducted in a completely legal and ethical manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travels as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Minimum certification requirement for consideration: Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI).
• IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification is preferred. Will be required to obtain the IAAI-CFI certification within 6 months of employment.
• Three (3) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills

• Good oral and written communication.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong investigative skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

Work Environment

• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
• Physical:
  • Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
  • Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead.
  • Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
  • Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.

Benefits

• Industry-leading resources.
• Generous paid time off.
• Matching 401(k).
• Comprehensive Day 1 benefits.
• Ongoing career advancement opportunities.