Senior Consultant - Fire Investigator

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting, specializing in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and environmental solutions.

About the role

This full-time position offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions involving structures, equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, and other losses
• Assists in securing the fire/explosion scene to prevent removal or damage of potential evidence
• Conducts on-site, hands-on forensic fire analysis, including scene photography, interviewing witnesses, gathering information, taking possession of items, cause and origin determination, report preparation, and providing testimony in deposition and trial
• Searches for, identifies, collects, and labels any potential evidence/items from the fire scene, including devices used to set, start, or further the progress of fire; protects the chain of custody of potential evidence/items
• Provides technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes
• Conducts code compliance research including electrical, gas, fire, building, and installation code violations
• Facilitates and helps present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High level of analytical skills with continual attention to detail; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (internal and external)
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office and computer-assisted engineering and design software
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to write scopes of work clearly and coherently, including budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents
• Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients and present information effectively to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Qualifications

• IAAI-CFI certification preferred
• A minimum of NAFI-CFEI with the ability to obtain an IAAI-CFI within 18 months
• 5+ years of related work experience in fire investigation or a related field
• AAS in Fire Science, Fire Investigation, Forensic Science, or related experience as a fire investigator, firefighter, or law enforcement officer/investigator

Physical Demands

• Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (e.g., client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites)
• Frequently required to climb ladders, walk on roofs, and work in space-limited areas
• Must wear a tight-fitting respirator during investigations
• May be required to shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household/commercial items, and operate lifts as needed
• May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial
• Clear vision and depth perception are necessary

Schedule

• Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch
• Overtime may be required to meet the demands of the position
• This position requires up to 50% local travel; some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required
• Valid driver's license and reliable form of transportation are required

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k with employer matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home opportunities