Mechanical Engineer, EIT

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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. EFIs combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients expectationsanytime 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 testingthink plumbing systems appliances and HVAC unitswhile assisting engineers and fire investigators out in the field designing and building test mockups and managing evidence in our warehouse. Youll complete detailed engineering evaluations document evidence recovery and deliver clear professional reports for our clients. If youre 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.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Supports the organizations quality program(s).

Education & Licensing
Bachelors 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

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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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 are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions duties or local 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.

Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace