Forensic Structural Engineer
EFI Global
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Miami • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- To be responsible for the profitably of investigating events, systems, devices, and/or failures and providing expert opinions.
- Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings
- Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
- 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 Fire 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.
- Collaborates with EFI’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
- Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
- 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
Benefits
- Supports the organization's quality program(s).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
failure analysisforensic engineeringdamage assessmentinvestigation techniquesreport writingexpert witness testimonydocumentation skillsanalytical skillsinterpretive skills
Soft skills
oral communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsindependent workteam collaborationperformance competency
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeProfessional Engineering (PE) license