Senior Civil/Structural Engineer, P.E.

EFI Global

. Investigate events, systems, devices, and failures and provide expert opinions .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic engineering and failure analysis, with a strong background in structural engineering design. Capable of providing expert testimony and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders in the insurance and risk management sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineering (PE) LicenseFailure Analysis ExperienceExpert Witness TestimonyStructural Engineering DesignInsurance and Risk Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Failure AnalysisForensic EngineeringStructural Engineering DesignRoot Cause AnalysisReport WritingProject ScopingCost EstimationBillable Hours DocumentationExpert TestimonyMulti-State Licensing

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeProfessional Engineering (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Forensic EngineeringInsurance IndustryRisk ManagementProperty LossCasualty LossLiability LossCommercial StructuresResidential StructuresIndustrial StructuresQuality Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate events, systems, devices, and failures and provide expert opinions
Provide guidance and leadership on complex engineering assignments
Survey property, casualty, and liability losses at residential and commercial buildings and loss scenes
Conduct investigations to determine root causes of events and failures
Collaborate with engineers and investigators to produce detailed reports, drawings, and cause-and-origin analyses
Develop plans, reports, and drawings to document failure analysis and causation
Provide expert testimony in court and/or depositions
Determine applicable engineering practices, project scopes, timelines, and cost estimates
Document and maintain billable hours on a time-and-expense basis
Collaborate with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers, and attorneys to develop demand for professional services
Collaborate with EFI Global's national forensic expert team
Support quality programs and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
Professional Engineering (PE) license required
Must be licensed in at least one New England state, preferably MA, CT, and/or RI
Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required
Two (2) years of engineering experience specifically in failure analysis and forensic engineering
Two (2) years in insurance and/or risk management services industry
Strong background in structural engineering design and failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial structures
Expert witness testimony experience is a plus
Multi-state licensing is preferred
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Excellent oral and written communication
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
Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and reach/work overhead
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
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k and matching
PTO
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Other additional voluntary benefits