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Sedgwick · 2 weeks ago

Forensic Structural Engineer

positionWest Palm Beach, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date6+ years exp

Sedgwick is a full-service engineering and consulting firm, and they are seeking a Forensic Structural Engineer to investigate and analyze failures in structures. The role involves conducting investigations, documenting damages, and providing expert opinions, including serving as an expert witness in legal settings.

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Responsibilities

Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings
Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage
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 Fire 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
Collaborates with EFI’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects
Performs other duties as assigned
Supports the organization's quality program(s)

Qualification

Professional Engineering licenseForensic engineeringAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
Professional Engineering (PE) license is required
Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required
Excellent oral and written communication
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
Must be able to kneel, squat or bend
Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions
Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead
Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds
Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day

Company

Sedgwick

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Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.sedgwick.com

H1B Sponsorship

Sedgwick has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (10)
2023 (4)
2022 (9)
2021 (14)
2020 (10)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.5B
Key Investors
Altas PartnersLa Caisse
2024-09-12Private Equity· $1B
2018-12-01Private Equity
2018-09-12Acquired

Leadership Team

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Michael Arbour
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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Kalani Reelitz
Global Chief Financial Officer
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