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IF YOU CARE, THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE

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. Click here to learn more about EFI Global.

Primary Purpose

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.

Principal Forensic Structural Engineer

Are you a proven engineering leader with a passion for uncovering the truth behind structural performance and failures? Do you thrive at the intersection of technical excellence, team leadership, and strategic impact? We're seeking a Principal Forensic Structural Engineer to join our large complex loss practice— someone who can guide complex investigations, mentor talented engineers, and shape outcomes that matter to clients across legal, insurance, and construction sectors.

In this high-impact role, you'll not only drive technical rigor but also foster collaboration, elevate standards, and represent our firm as a trusted expert and thoughtful leader.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver results, are customer oriented and naturally empathetic.

Apply your engineering knowledge and experience to investigate and assess complex failures in the context of an energetic, people focused, entrepreneurial culture.

Deliver comprehensive engineering analyses to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world's most respected organizations.

Leverage EFI Global's broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.

Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.

Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.

Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.

Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assigns engineers to client losses in the assigned area of responsibility and manages quality control.
• Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
• Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
• Provides guidance and leadership on complex losses.
• Implements engineering strategies within the assigned engineering team.
• Collaborates with other investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
• Collaborates with EFI's national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

Education & Licensing

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Professional Engineering (PE) license is required in the resident state.

Experience

• Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Work Environment – Physical Demands

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 of time, kneel, squat or bend, work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions, climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reach/working overhead, lift/carry up to 50 pounds, push/pull up to 100 pounds, drive up to 4 hours per day.

Auditory/Visual – Hearing, vision and talking.

Next Steps

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.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $155,000-$180,000. 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. Always accepting applications.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance or 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.

Always accepting applications.

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

Our business is founded on people with the best technical skills and outstanding industry knowledge and we strive to employ and retain exceptional talent. EFI Global is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons.

If you are interested in working for us, please visit our job board.