Senior Forensic Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng

About the role

EFI Global, a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety and specialty consulting firm, is hiring a Senior Mechanical Forensic Engineer, P.Eng, in Ottawa. The engineer investigates events, systems, devices and failures, provides expert opinions and leads complex engineering assignments. The role requires a P.Eng. license and is open to international applicants through the SEEK application option.

Key responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership to newer colleagues on complex engineering assignments
• Survey property, casualty and liability losses at residential and commercial buildings and loss scenes
• Investigate to determine the root cause of events and failures
• Work with engineers and investigators to produce detailed reports, drawings and outlines of the cause and origin of losses and damages
• Develop plans, reports and drawings to document failure analysis and causation
• Provide expert testimony in court and in depositions
• Determine applicable engineering practices, timelines and cost estimates for the scope of work
• Document and maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis
• Collaborate with sales, operations, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers and attorneys, and with the national team of forensic experts
• Follow industry-accepted methodology and maintain positive relationships with clients, colleagues, subcontractors and prospects

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized university and a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in the province where the position is posted; Masters or PhD highly recommended but not required
• At least 10 years of engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years in failure analysis and forensic engineering, plus 2 years in insurance and/or risk management services
• Forensic engineering experience and proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, piping, boilers, chillers, water intrusion, industrial machinery and fire loss

Required skills

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

The role involves 40-60% field work and travel of 30-40%, exposure to all weather conditions, walking and climbing, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. International applicants should use the SEEK application option.