Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

EFI Global

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

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis, with a strong ability to lead investigations and collaborate with teams to produce detailed reports. Holds a Professional Engineering (PE) license and possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential for client interactions and expert witness roles.

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Forensic EngineeringStructural Damage AssessmentFailure AnalysisProfessional Engineering (PE) LicenseBuilding Envelope Investigations

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Hard Skills

Damage AssessmentStructural Failure AnalysisStorm Damage AssessmentQuality ControlReport WritingInvestigative TechniquesTime and Expense DocumentationEngineering Strategy ImplementationExpert Witness TestimonyPerformance Competencies

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationPresentation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeProfessional Engineering (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Forensic EngineeringStructural AssessmentQuality ProgramsCredit Security ClearanceField Investigations

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 on 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 forensic expert team on projects
Support the organization's quality programs
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
Professional Engineering (PE) license required in the resident state
Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required
Experience in forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis
Experience determining causes of structural failure
Experience with storm and roof damage assessments
Experience conducting building envelope investigations
Experience evaluating structural collapses
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
Credit security clearance confirmed via a background credit check required
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods
Ability to kneel, squat, bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and work overhead
Ability to work outdoors in hot and 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
Ability to 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
Additional voluntary benefits