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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.
Ready to kickstart your career in forensic engineering? EFI Global is looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineer (EIT) to join our team in the greater Plano, TX area! In this role, you will dive into hands-on component testing—think plumbing systems, appliances, and HVAC units—while assisting engineers and fire investigators out in the field, designing and building test mockups, and managing evidence in our warehouse. You’ll complete detailed engineering evaluations, document evidence recovery, and deliver clear, professional reports for our clients. If you’re curious, detail-oriented, and excited about uncovering the “why” behind mechanical failures, this is your chance to build a rewarding career in a fascinating niche of engineering.**Candidate must reside in greater Plano, TX area. This is a hybrid/remote role requires working in a variety of environments.PRIMARY PURPOSE: To be responsible for profitably, ethically, and scientifically investigating events, systems, devices and/or failures and to provide expert opinions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES- Responsible for managing evidence in warehouse
- Document Evidence Recovery
- Participate in Mechanical Component testing
- Design and build test mockups
- Assists with surveys of losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings
- Assists in investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
- Participates in investigations to assess damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
- Determines and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
- Supports project documentation outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
- Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
- Adheres to quality assurance measures and accreditation standards as mandated by all applicable rules, policies, protocols and procedures.
- Collaborates with the national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports the organization's quality program(s).
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university preferred.Experience
Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required. Experience with engineering reporting preferred.Skills & Knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
- Analytical and interpretive skills
- Good organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good judgment and discretion skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
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 deadlinesPhysical:
- 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.
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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.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.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace
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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, to becoming a recognized leader in engineering failure analysis, origin and cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting.
Each member of our multi-disciplinary team of more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for his or her 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.
This expertise, coupled with the extensive coverage of more than 62 national offices plus offices in Canada, the United Kingdom and Brazil to provide global work abroad capability, has earned us a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meets our clients’ expectations — anytime, anywhere.
EFI Global currently provides engineering services in the state of North Carolina by our partner firm, EFI Global of North Carolina, P.C. We also provide engineering services in the states of New York and New Jersey by our partner firm, EFI Global Engineering of New York, P.C.
EFI Global is part of the Sedgwick family of companies, a global leader in the independent insurance claims industry.
