Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

About the role

EFI Global, a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety and specialty consulting firm, is seeking a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to join its team in the greater Las Vegas area. The role focuses on forensic engineering, structural damage assessment and failure analysis for commercial, residential and industrial buildings. The primary purpose is to investigate events, systems, devices and failures and provide expert opinions.

Key responsibilities

• Determine the origin, cause and extent of structural failures, including roof damage, water intrusion, post-fire damage, storm damage, structural collapse, foundation/settlement, product liability and construction defects.
• Survey loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings and document the scope of damage from recent acute events.
• Analyze and document failure analysis and causation, and collaborate with other investigators to produce detailed reports.
• Serve as an expert witness in court and/or depositions.
• Document and maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis for forensic engineering projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the state of residence; multi-state licensing and/or an active NCEES record preferred.
• Hands-on experience in structural failure causes, storm and roof damage assessments, building envelope investigations and structural collapse evaluation.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, climb, carry up to 50 pounds and pull up to 100 pounds, and work outdoors in hot or cold weather.

What we offer

• Flexible and autonomous work with a variety of professional development opportunities.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K and PTO starting on the first day.