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EFI Global · 2 weeks ago

Forensic Structural Engineer

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

EFI Global, Inc. is a full-service engineering and consulting firm specializing in forensic investigation and environmental services. The Forensic Structural Engineer will be responsible for investigating events, systems, and failures, providing expert opinions, and collaborating with a team of forensic experts to document and analyze damages.

Civil EngineeringConsultingLegal

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 (PE) licenseForensic engineeringAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

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

Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

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