Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

Are you a seasoned Structural Engineer with a passion for uncovering the root causes of structural failures and a talent for delivering expert assessments? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team, specializing in forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in determining causes of structural failure, storm and roof damage assessments, building envelope investigations, and evaluating structural collapses. A Professional Engineer (PE) license in your state of residence is required. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to excellence in structural diagnostics, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To investigate events, systems, devices and/or failures and provide expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership ethically and scientifically on complex engineering assignments; to contribute to overall profitability of the company through providing expert/engineering consulting services.

Are You An Ideal Candidate? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver results, are customer oriented and naturally empathetic.

• Apply your engineering knowledge and experience to investigate and assess complex failures in the context of an energetic, people focused, entrepreneurial culture. 

• Deliver comprehensive engineering analyses to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations. 

• Leverage EFI Global’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights. 

• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service. 

• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career. 

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path. 

• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• 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.

Education and Licensing:

• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in 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.  

Taking Care of You:

• Craves cutting-edge opportunities

• Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.

• Thrives when allowed flexibility and autonomy

• Strong team and customer service orientation

• Seeks to contribute to a larger purpose​

• Craves culture of support, both giving and receiving

• We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.

​NEXT STEPS

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification or phone call from a recruiter to schedule an initial call.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $115,000-$150,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance or Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.