Sedgwick

Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

Sedgwick • $135K — $160K *
Hilliard, OH 43026In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license required
  • Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent in engineering
  • Two (2) years of engineering experience specifically in failure analysis and forensic engineering
  • Two (2) years in the insurance and/or risk management services industry
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • PC literate; proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent analytical and interpretive skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance and leadership to less experienced colleagues
  • Survey property, casualty, and liability losses
  • Conduct investigations to determine root causes of failures
  • Collaborate with engineers to produce reports and drawings
  • Develop plans and reports to meet client needs
  • Provide expert testimony in court or depositions
  • Document billable hours for projects
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop professional services

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
  • Additional voluntary benefits available
Full Job Description
The 'Apply with SEEK option' will be utilized for International applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you please use the 'Apply' option.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To be responsible for profitably, ethically and scientifically investigating events, systems, devices and/or failures and providing expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership on complex engineering assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex engineering assignments.
  • Surveys property, casualty and liability losses, typically at residential and commercial buildings and loss scenes.
  • Conducts investigations to determine the root cause of events and failures.
  • Works closely with engineers and investigators to produce detailed reports, drawings, and/or outline the cause and origin of losses and damages.
  • Develops plans, reports and drawings to meet client's needs and/or determine and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
  • Provides expert testimony in a court of law and/or in depositions.
  • Determines applicable engineering practices to fulfill the prescribed scope of work, project specifics, timelines, and cost estimates for the professional services provided.
  • Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and engineering projects for clients.
  • Collaborates with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers and attorneys to develop demand for your professional services.
  • 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).

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience
Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required including two (2) years of engineering experience specifically in failure analysis and forensic engineering plus 2 years in insurance and/or risk management services industry.

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 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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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 $135,000 - $ 160,000. 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.

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.
Learn more about Sedgwick
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
1969
* Ladders Estimates

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