Senior Mechanical Forensic Engineer, P.E.

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.

About the role

Seeking a Mechanical Engineer, P.E., with expertise in commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical system design and failure analysis. This remote role requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of local or regional travel. Preference for candidates residing in the Greater Dallas or Greater Denver area.

The primary purpose of this role is to investigate events, systems, devices, and/or failures to provide expert opinions, and to provide ethical and scientific guidance and leadership on complex engineering assignments while contributing to the overall profitability of the company.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex engineering assignments.
• Surveys property, casualty, and liability losses, typically at residential and commercial buildings and loss scenes.
• Conducts investigations to determine the root cause of events and failures.
• Works closely with engineers and investigators to produce detailed reports, drawings, and/or outline the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Develops plans, reports, and drawings to meet client’s needs and/or determine and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Provides expert testimony in a court of law and/or in depositions.
• Determines applicable engineering practices to fulfill the prescribed scope of work, project specifics, timelines, and cost estimates for the professional services provided.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and engineering projects for clients.
• Collaborates with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers, and attorneys to develop demand for your professional services.
• Collaborates with EFI’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned and supports the organization's quality program(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state. Preference for multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
• Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education, including two (2) years of engineering experience specifically in failure analysis and forensic engineering plus 2 years in insurance and/or risk management services industry.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• 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:
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
  • Ability to kneel, squat, or bend.
  • Ability to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
  • Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and work overhead.
  • Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision, and talking.