Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E

About EFI Global

EFI Global is a full‑service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin‑and‑cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting.

Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts.

We are seeking a dedicated professional engineer to join our team in the greater Las Vegas area, specializing in forensic engineering, structural damage assessment and failure analysis across commercial, residential and industrial buildings. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on experience in determining causes of structural failure, storm and roof damage assessments, building envelope investigations and evaluating structural collapses. A Professional Engineer (PE) license in your state of residence is required.

Candidates should reside in the greater Las Vegas or greater Los Angeles areas.

To be responsible for the profitable investigation of events, systems, devices and/or failures and providing expert opinions.

Enthusiastic, customer‑oriented, collaborative, results‑driven and naturally empathetic individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to excellence in structural diagnostics.

• Determine the origin, cause and extent of structural failures of roof damage, water intrusion, post‑fire damage, storm damage assessments, structural integrity evaluations, structural collapse, building system failures, foundation/settlement, product liability and construction defects.
• Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
• Conduct investigations to determine and document the scope of damage caused by a recent acute event.
• Investigate and assess damages due to failures and determine the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
• Analyze and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Collaborate with other investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Serve as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
• Document and maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state. Prefer multi‑state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

• Diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K and matching, PTO and more beginning your first day.

• 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.
• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reach/working overhead.
• Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Hearing, vision and talking abilities required.

For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $130,000 - $150,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account and other additional voluntary benefits.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace.

EFI Global is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons.