Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E. - Southern New England

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 are seeking a highly skilled Structural Engineer with proven expertise in the design of repairs to a wide array of structures.

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.
• Prefers multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• A current Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in resident state is required.
• Prefer candidate resides in Southern New England.

Skills

• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• The ability to prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Good communication skills.

Benefits

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

Pay

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. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $115,000-$150,000.

Schedule

Work involves standing and walking for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds, driving up to 4 hours per day. Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.

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, reach overhead, be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, push/pull up to 100 pounds, and be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.

Next Steps

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification or phone call from a recruiter to schedule an initial call.