Fire Investigator

EFI Global

Fire Investigator conducting origin-and-cause investigations for EFI Global, a forensic engineering and specialty consulting firm. Determining responsibility and delivering defensible findings across Texas.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting thorough investigations of losses or claims, with a strong focus on identifying origins, causes, and potential third-party responsibilities. Proficient in maintaining compliance with legal standards and effectively communicating findings within the insurance industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI/NAFI-CFEI)IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI)Investigative SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Loss InvestigationSubrogation IdentificationPublic Record InspectionPrivacy Law KnowledgeReport WritingTime ManagementAttention to DetailPC LiteracyMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI/NAFI-CFEI)IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI)

Industry Keywords

Insurance IndustryFraud InvestigationClaims InvestigationLegal CompliancePerformance Competencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accept assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursue investigations according to assignment requirements
Determine the origin and cause of losses or claims and identify potential third-party responsibility for subrogation
Maintain required client reporting commitments according to EFI procedures
Promote and market EFI services within the insurance industry and assigned territory
Liaise between insurance industry representatives and law enforcement/fire service personnel
Investigate losses or claims involving illegal, fraudulent, or subrogation aspects
Identify and interview witnesses and involved persons
Inspect public records, including land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments, and marriage and divorce records
Maintain current knowledge of privacy laws and public-record availability to ensure legal and ethical investigations
Travel as required
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI/NAFI-CFEI) certification required at minimum
IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification strongly preferred
Must obtain IAAI-CFI certification within 6 months of qualifying to take the certification test
Three years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Good oral and written communication skills
PC literacy, including Microsoft Office products
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Good analytical and interpretive skills
Strong investigative skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods
Ability to kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and work overhead
Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold weather
Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to push or pull up to 100 pounds
Ability to drive up to 4 hours per day
Hearing, vision, and talking abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Drug-Free Workplace
Reasonable accommodations considered when applicable and appropriate
Professional growth opportunities