EFI Global · 10 hours ago

Senior Structural Engineer, P.E. - Forensics

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

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Responsibilities

Determine of the origin and cause, and extent of structural failures of roof damage, water intrusion, post-fire damage, storm damage assessments, structural integrity evaluations, structural collapse, building system failures, foundation/settlement, product liability, and construction defects.

Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings

Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage caused by a recent acute event.

Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.

Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.

Collaborates with other investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.

Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.

Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.

Qualification

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Structural EngineeringFailure AnalysisForensic EngineeringProfessional Engineering LicenseExpert Witness Testimony Degree in EngineeringCustomer Service OrientationProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Must hold P.E. license in Illinois.

Requires a Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state.

Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience determining causes of structural failure, storm damage assessments, roof damage, building collapse, structural integrity, building envelope, post-fire damage, vehicle impact, tree impact, water intrusion, construction or design defects.