Senior Forensic Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng

Senior Mechanical Forensic Engineer

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®.

Seeking a Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng., with expertise in commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical system design and failure analysis. Requires P.Eng. license. Ideal candidates will have forensic engineering experience and proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, piping, boilers, chillers, water intrusion, industrial machinery, and fire loss.

To be responsible for profitably, ethically and scientifically investigating events, systems, devices and/or failures and providing expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership on complex engineering assignments.

• 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/or outline the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Develops plans, reports and drawings to meet client’s 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 Global’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.
• Follows industry acceptable methodology for performance of services.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients, colleagues, subcontractors and prospects.

• Complies with Company’s Safety Programs/Standards
• Properly utilizes Personal Protection Equipment
• Exercises appropriate use, care, and maintenance of equipment (company owned or leased)
• Complies with company standards and best practices regarding the storage of equipment
• Meets or exceeds productivity levels and daily time submission as determined by manager.
• Complies with all Human Resources Policies, Programs, and Initiatives
• All other duties as assigned

Education & Licensing
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized university and a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of the posted position. Candidates with a Masters or PhD credentials is highly recommended but not a prerequisite for this position.

Experience
Ten (10) + years of engineering experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required with a minimum of five (5) years in the forensic sciences…