EFI Global
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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. The firm has a global reach with a local touch, delivering engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Over the years, EFI Global has grown to include more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists, committed to technical proficiency and professional integrity. If you are a seasoned Structural Engineer with a passion for uncovering root causes of structural failures and delivering expert assessments, this opportunity in the greater St. Louis, MO area may be a fit. A Professional Engineer (PE) license in your state of residence is required.
Primary Purpose To be responsible for the profitability of investigating events, systems, devices, and/or failures and providing expert opinions.
Ideal Candidate We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to deliver results, are customer oriented, and naturally empathetic.
Apply your engineering knowledge and experience to investigate and assess complex failures in an energetic, people-focused, entrepreneurial culture.
Deliver comprehensive engineering analyses to clients across industries and organizations.
Leverage EFI Global’s broad, global network of experts to learn from and share insights.
Be part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for excellence and customer service.
Take advantage of professional development opportunities to perform at your best and grow your career.
Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in daily work, location, and career path.
Access diverse benefits to support mental, physical, financial, and professional well-being.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Determine the origin and cause, and extent of structural failures related to 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 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.
Support the organization’s quality programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
Experience
Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
Skills & Knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies
Work Environment When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
Physical: Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods; kneel, squat or bend; work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather; climbing, crawling, stooping, overhead reaching; lift/carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 100 pounds; and drive up to 4 hours per day.
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.
The statements contained in this document describe the general nature and level of work performed by a colleague assigned to this description and are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or variances. Management reserves the right to modify duties at any time.
EFI Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
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Join to apply for the
Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.
role at
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. The firm has a global reach with a local touch, delivering engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Over the years, EFI Global has grown to include more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists, committed to technical proficiency and professional integrity. If you are a seasoned Structural Engineer with a passion for uncovering root causes of structural failures and delivering expert assessments, this opportunity in the greater St. Louis, MO area may be a fit. A Professional Engineer (PE) license in your state of residence is required.
Primary Purpose To be responsible for the profitability of investigating events, systems, devices, and/or failures and providing expert opinions.
Ideal Candidate We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to deliver results, are customer oriented, and naturally empathetic.
Apply your engineering knowledge and experience to investigate and assess complex failures in an energetic, people-focused, entrepreneurial culture.
Deliver comprehensive engineering analyses to clients across industries and organizations.
Leverage EFI Global’s broad, global network of experts to learn from and share insights.
Be part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for excellence and customer service.
Take advantage of professional development opportunities to perform at your best and grow your career.
Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in daily work, location, and career path.
Access diverse benefits to support mental, physical, financial, and professional well-being.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Determine the origin and cause, and extent of structural failures related to 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 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.
Support the organization’s quality programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
Experience
Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
Skills & Knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies
Work Environment When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
Physical: Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods; kneel, squat or bend; work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather; climbing, crawling, stooping, overhead reaching; lift/carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 100 pounds; and drive up to 4 hours per day.
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.
The statements contained in this document describe the general nature and level of work performed by a colleague assigned to this description and are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or variances. Management reserves the right to modify duties at any time.
EFI Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
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