Forensic Structural Engineer, P.Eng

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide clients with investigating engineering services related to events, systems, devices, and/or failures and providing expert opinions. 

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 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 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. 

• Local marketing and sales activities 

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complieswith Company’s Safety Programs/Standards

• Properly utilizes Personal Protection Equipment

• Exercises appropriate use, care, and maintenance of equipment (company owned or leased)

• Complieswith company standards and best practices regarding the storage of equipment

• Meets or exceeds productivity levels and daily time submission as determined by manager.

• Complieswith all Human Resources Policies, Programs, and Initiatives

• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineeringfrom a recognized university and a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of the posted position. 

Experience

• Five (5) + years of engineering experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required with some introduction to in the forensic sciences discipline. 

Skills & Knowledge 

• Excellent oral and written communication 

• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products 

• Analytical and interpretive skill 

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment

• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel, at least, 30-40% of the time.  Can be local or across provincial boundaries. 

• Exposure to all elements of the weather 

• Walking, climbing, etc., as required 

• Occasional lifting, up to 50 pounds, as required 

• 40-60% work in field environment 

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. 

Where applicable, EFI uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. These tools are subject to periodic review.