Job Details

Structural Engineer

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in the public and private sectors. We have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI's combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients expectationsanywhere.

Are you a seasoned Structural Engineer with a passion for uncovering the root causes of structural failures and a talent for delivering expert assessments? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team, specializing in forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in determining causes of structural failure, storm and roof damage assessments, building envelope investigations, and evaluating structural collapses. A Professional Engineer (PE) license in your state of residence is required. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to excellence in structural diagnostics, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

This is a remote role working from a home-based office. Requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional). Prefer candidate reside in greater Wichita, Topeka, or Kansas City, KS area.

Primary Purpose

To investigate events, systems, devices and/or failures and provide expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership ethically and scientifically on complex engineering assignments; to contribute to overall profitability of the company through providing expert/engineering consulting services.

Are You An Ideal Candidate?

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver results, are customer oriented and naturally empathetic.

• Apply your engineering knowledge and experience to investigate and assess complex failures in an energetic, people focused, entrepreneurial culture.
• Deliver comprehensive engineering analyses to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the worlds most respected organizations.
• Leverage EFI Globals broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs.

Essential Responsibilities May Include

• Determine 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.

Education and Licensing:

• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state. Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Taking Care of You:

• Craves cutting-edge opportunities
• Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
• Thrives when allowed flexibility and autonomy
• Strong team and customer service orientation
• Seeks to contribute to a larger purpose
• Craves culture of support, both giving and receiving
• We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.

Next Steps

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification or phone call from a recruiter to schedule an initial call.