Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

EFI Global

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

Posted 9/16/2026full-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 structural damage assessment, with a strong focus on conducting investigations and producing detailed reports. Holds a Professional Engineering (PE) license and possesses extensive experience in managing engineering teams and quality control.

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Forensic EngineeringStructural Damage AssessmentProfessional Engineering (PE) LicenseCause-and-Origin ReportsQuality Control Management

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Hard Skills

Structural Failure AnalysisStorm Damage AssessmentBuilding Envelope InvestigationsStructural Collapse EvaluationDocumentation of Billable HoursTime-and-Expense ManagementMicrosoft Office Proficiency

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationExcellent Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent Work Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeProfessional Engineering (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Forensic EngineeringQuality ProgramsDamage AssessmentInvestigationsExpert 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 cause-and-origin reports
Serve as an expert witness in court and/or depositions
Document and maintain billable hours on a time-and-expense basis
Collaborate with EFI's national forensic expert team on projects
Perform other assigned duties
Support organizational quality programs

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 with 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 stand and/or walk for long periods
Ability to kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, and work overhead
Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold weather
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
Flexible and autonomous 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