Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E
EFI Global
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Las Vegas • California • Nevada • United States
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About the role
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
- Professional Engineering (PE) license is required
- Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required 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
- 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
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
failure analysisforensic engineeringinvestigationsroot cause analysisreport writingdrawing developmentengineering practicescost estimationtime and expense documentationexpert testimony
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationanalytical skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsindependent workteam collaborationperformance competencies
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeProfessional Engineering (PE) license