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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.
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.
Are you an accomplished Mechanical Engineer with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in your resident state, driven by curiosity and a passion for solving complex problems? We're seeking exceptional candidates with proven expertise in the analysis and investigation of mechanical failures across commercial, residential, and industrial environments. The ideal applicants will possess deep knowledge of mechanical systems, plumbing systems, components, and equipment, and thrive on identifying root causes, developing innovative solutions, and delivering technical insights that support safety, reliability, and performance. Prefer candidate reside in Nashville, Chattanooga, or North Alabama area.
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.
- 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.
- Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Requires a Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state. Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
- Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.
- Craves cutting-edge opportunities
- Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
- Thrives when allowed flexibility and autonomy
- Strong team and customer service orientation
- Seeks to contribute to a larger purpose
- Craves culture of support, both giving and receiving
- We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.
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.
