Civil Engineer / EIT - Forensic Structural Damage Assessment

About the role

EFI Global, a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety and specialty consulting firm, is hiring a Civil Engineer / EIT to carry out forensic structural and building damage assessments. The role determines the origin and cause of failure or damage in residential, commercial and industrial buildings and sites, and then completes design of structural restoration and repair works, including reconstruction design (including building permits) after a fire, foundation underpinning related to oil spill remediation, and cost estimation.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate building and structural failures and determine the root cause of damage to buildings, foundations, structures and building envelopes
• Document site conditions with scaled sketches, measurements, evidence collection and photographs
• Use engineering survey, monitoring and measuring equipment, and interview contacts to gather background and historical information
• Research technical issues such as building codes, standards, design manuals and best practice guides
• Analyze data, develop conclusions and draft technical reports, and handle records of assignments and referrals with Claims Adjusters
• Complete building restoration designs to support building permit applications and reconstruction
• Provide clear, concise reports conforming to company policy and industry standards, and promote EFI Global's capabilities to clients
• Travel at least 30-40% of the time, with 40-60% of work in the field, and comply with safety programs and equipment standards

Required profile

• Bachelor's or post-graduate degree in civil or structural engineering from a recognized university
• A Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of the posted position is preferred
• Five years of engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education, including some experience in failure and damage analysis, design, construction and maintenance of structures and building envelopes
• Knowledge of insurance industry concepts and the engineering specialty area; forensic engineering investigation experience is a plus
• Documented experience in structural design of wood, steel and reinforced concrete

Required skills

• Excellent oral and written communication
• PC literacy, including Microsoft Office
• Analytical and interpretive skills, strong organization and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team