Senior Mechanical Forensic Engineer, P.E.

EFI Global

Mechanical Engineer, P.E., conducting detailed investigations and analyses of mechanical systems with a focus on forensic engineering. Collaborating with various teams and providing expert testimony for clients across industries.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Failure Analysis and Forensic Engineering, complemented by strong communication and organizational skills. Capable of providing expert testimony and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders in the insurance and risk management sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science In Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) LicenseFailure Analysis ExpertiseForensic Engineering ExperienceExpert Witness Testimony

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Hard Skills

Failure AnalysisForensic EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisReport WritingDrawing DevelopmentProject ManagementCost EstimationBillable Hours DocumentationAnalytical SkillsInterpretive Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsExcellent Interpersonal SkillsAbility To Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering (PE) LicenseNCEES Record

Industry Keywords

InsuranceRisk ManagementForensic AnalysisExpert TestimonyCollaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical 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
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

Comp & perks

Flexibility and autonomy in your daily work
Access to diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs
A variety of professional development opportunities