Mechanical Engineer, EIT

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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®. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in‑depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better‑informed business decisions.

EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere.  to learn more about EFI Global.

EFI Global is looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineer (EIT) to join our team in the greater Plano, TX area! In this role, you will dive into hands‑on component testing—think plumbing systems, appliances, and HVAC units—while assisting engineers and fire investigators out in the field, designing and building test mockups, and managing evidence in our warehouse. You’ll complete detailed engineering evaluations, document evidence recovery, and deliver clear, professional reports for our clients.

If you’re curious, detail‑oriented, and excited about uncovering the “why” behind mechanical failures, this is your chance to build a rewarding career in a fascinating niche of engineering. Candidate must reside in greater Plano, TX area. This is a hybrid/remote role requires working in a variety of environments.

To be responsible for profitably, ethically, and scientifically investigating events, systems, devices and/or failures and to provide expert opinions.

• Responsible for managing evidence in warehouse
• Document evidence recovery
• Participate in mechanical component testing
• Design and build test mockups
• Assist with surveys of losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings
• Assist in investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
• Participate in investigations to assess damages due to failures and determine the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
• Determine and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Support project documentation outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Document and maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
• Adhere to quality assurance measures and accreditation standards as mandated by all applicable rules, policies, protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate with the national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the organization’s quality program(s).

Student’s candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university preferred.

Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required. Experience with engineering reporting preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good judgment and discretion skills
• Ability to work…