Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

EFI Global

. Assign engineers to client losses in the assigned area and manage quality control .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic engineering and loss investigation, with a strong focus on quality control and effective communication. Capable of leading engineering teams and collaborating with national forensic experts to produce detailed reports and provide expert testimony.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineering (PE) LicenseForensic EngineeringLoss InvestigationQuality Control ManagementStrong Oral And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Forensic AnalysisDamage AssessmentReport WritingEngineering Strategy ImplementationBillable Hours Documentation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent Work AbilityPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeProfessional Engineering (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Quality ProgramsClient Loss ManagementResidential And Commercial LossesExpert Witness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assign engineers to client losses in the assigned area and manage quality control
Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings
Conduct investigations to determine and document the scope of damage
Provide guidance and leadership on complex losses
Implement engineering strategies within the assigned engineering team
Collaborate with investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin 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 failure analysis and forensic engineering projects
Collaborate with EFI's national team of forensic experts on projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Support the organization's quality programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
Professional Engineering (PE) license in the resident state required
Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
PC literacy, including Microsoft Office products
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
Travel as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexibility and autonomy in daily work, location, and career path
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) and matching
Paid time off (PTO)
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account or health savings account
Other additional voluntary benefits