Sedgwick

Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

Sedgwick$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Montana required; multi-state licensing preferred.
  • 6 years of experience in structural engineering or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Hands-on experience in structural failure diagnosis and assessments required.
  • Familiarity with forensic engineering principles and practices.

Responsibilities

  • Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
  • Conduct investigations to document the scope of damage.
  • Analyze and document failure causes and support litigation efforts.
  • Collaborate with fire investigators to produce detailed reports.
  • Serve as an expert witness in court or depositions.
  • Document and maintain billable hours for forensic engineering projects.
  • Leverage experiences and assist on projects with a national team of experts.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities to grow your career.
  • Flexibility and autonomy in work location and career path.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package for mental, physical, financial, and professional needs.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive environment.
  • Engagement with a global network of engineering experts.
Full Job Description
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Are you a seasoned Structural Engineer with a passion for uncovering the root causes of structural failures and a talent for delivering expert assessments? We are seeking a dedicated professional engineer to join our team in Montana specializing in forensic engineering, structural damage assessment, and failure analysis across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in determining causes of structural failure, storm and roof damage assessments, building envelope investigations, and evaluating structural collapses. A Professional Engineer (PE) license in Montana is required. Multi state licensing is preferred. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to excellence in structural diagnostics, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Prefer candidate reside in the greater Billings, Missoula, Bozeman, Helena, MT areas.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To be responsible for the profitably of investigating events, systems, devices, and/or failures and providing expert opinions.

Are You An 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
  • Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings
  • Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
  • Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
  • Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
  • Collaborates with Fire 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.

Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.


Experience
Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required.


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 of time.
  • Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
  • Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead,
  • Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds
  • Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
  • Be able to 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.

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The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

About Sedgwick

Sedgwick is a global provider of insurance, risk management, and related services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Sedgwick offers a range of services to clients in various industries, including property and casualty insurance, workers' compensation, and disability management. The company has a team of experienced professionals who work closely with clients to develop customized solutions that meet their specific needs. Sedgwick has a reputation for delivering high-quality service and has been recognized for its excellence in the insurance industry.
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Size
10,000 employees
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Founded
1969

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