Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

EFI Global

. Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic engineering, including failure analysis, damage assessment, and structural evaluations. Holds a Professional Engineering license and possesses extensive experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive analyses and expert testimony.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineering (PE) LicenseFailure AnalysisStructural Failure InvestigationBuilding Envelope InvestigationsStorm and Roof Damage Assessments

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Hard Skills

Damage AssessmentFailure AnalysisStructural EvaluationForensic EngineeringExpert Witness TestimonyReport DocumentationBillable Hours ManagementCollaboration with Fire InvestigatorsEngineering AnalysisStructural Collapse Evaluation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeProfessional Engineering (PE) License in Florida

Industry Keywords

Forensic EngineeringResidential and Commercial BuildingsLitigation SupportNational Team CollaborationEngineering Analyses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings
Conduct investigations to determine and document the scope of damage
Investigate and assess damages due to failures and determine the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support
Analyze and document failure analysis and causation of failures
Collaborate with Fire Investigators to produce detailed reports outlining causes and origins of losses and damages
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
Collaborate with EFI’s national team of forensic experts on projects
Deliver comprehensive engineering analyses to clients across a range of industries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
Professional Engineering (PE) license in Florida is required
Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required
Hands-on experience determining causes of structural failure
Experience with storm and roof damage assessments
Experience with building envelope investigations
Experience evaluating structural collapses
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods
Ability to kneel, squat, bend, stoop, reach/work overhead, climb, and crawl
Ability to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds
Ability to drive up to 4 hours per day

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexibility and autonomy in daily work, location, and career path
Diverse and comprehensive benefits for mental, physical, financial, and professional needs
Reasonable accommodations when applicable and appropriate