Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E

About the role

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. We specialize in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing, and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering, and environmental services teams share a dedication to expertise, quality, and demonstrating that caring counts®. We are seeking a dedicated professional engineer to join our team in the greater Las Vegas area.

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 a 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.

Qualifications

• 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 to 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.

Skills

• Hands-on experience in determining causes of structural failure.
• Talent for delivering expert assessments.
• Collaborative environment.
• Driven to deliver results.
• Customer oriented.
• Naturally empathetic.
• Engineering knowledge and experience.
• Technical proficiency.
• In-depth industry knowledge.
• Commitment to professional integrity.

Benefits

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. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Pay

The range of starting pay for this role is $130,000 - $150,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate the needs of the candidate and the client.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account
• Other Additional Voluntary Benefits

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 to 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.