Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Offer mentorship and direction to less experienced colleagues on intricate engineering projects.

• Assess property, casualty, and liability losses at both residential and commercial properties, as well as at loss sites.

• Conduct thorough investigations to identify the root causes of incidents and failures.

• Collaborate with engineers and investigators to create comprehensive reports and drawings, detailing the causes and origins of losses and damages.

• Formulate plans, reports, and drawings to fulfill client requirements and document failure analysis and causation.

• Provide expert testimony in court and/or during depositions.

• Establish relevant engineering practices, project scopes, timelines, and cost estimates.

• Track and maintain billable hours on a time-and-expense basis.

• Work in conjunction with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers, and attorneys to foster demand for professional services.

• Partner with EFI's national forensic experts on various projects.

• Undertake other assigned responsibilities.

• Contribute to organizational quality programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is mandatory.

• A Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required.

• A minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience specifically in failure analysis and forensic engineering.

• At least two (2) years of experience in the insurance and/or risk management services industry.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in PC applications, including Microsoft Office products.

• Strong analytical and interpretive abilities.

• Excellent organizational capabilities.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

• Capability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended durations.

• Must be capable of kneeling, squatting, or bending.

• Must be able to work outdoors under hot and/or cold weather conditions.

• Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and reach/work overhead.

• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

• Proficient in pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds.

• Ability to drive for up to 4 hours per day.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account or health savings account

• Additional voluntary benefits available

• Reasonable accommodations provided when applicable and appropriate