Senior Mechanical Engineer, P.E Forensics

Senior Mechanical Engineer, P.E.

- Forensics

EFI Global is a full‑service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving multiple industries in both the public and private sectors. With over four decades of growth from a boutique firm to a global engineering failure‑analysis leader, EFI’s forensic investigation, engineering and environmental teams provide expertise, quality, and innovative solutions to clients worldwide.

To be responsible for the profitable, ethical, and scientific investigation of events, systems, devices, and/or failures; to provide expert opinions, and to decide the proper course of action on investigations and report reviews for assigned cases.

• Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex engineering assignments.
• Surveys property, casualty, and liability losses, typically at residential and commercial buildings and loss scenes.
• Conducts investigations to determine the root cause of events and failures.
• Works closely with engineers and investigators to produce detailed reports, drawings, and outline the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Develops plans, reports and drawings to meet client needs and/or determine and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Provides expert testimony in a court of law and/or in depositions.
• Determines applicable engineering practices to fulfill the prescribed scope of work, project specifics, timelines, and cost estimates for the professional services provided.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and engineering projects for clients.
• Collaborates with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers, and attorneys to develop demand for your professional services.
• Collaborates with EFI’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the resident state (multi‑state licensing and/or active NCEES Record preferred).
• Expert Witness Testimony Experience is a plus.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Flexibility and autonomy in daily work, location, and career path.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e‑mail notification or phone call from a recruiter to schedule an initial call.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace.