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Senior Mechanical Forensic Engineer, P.E.

EFI Global
Telecommuter TX, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jul 2026

About the role

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IF YOU CARE, THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE

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.  

Seeking a Mechanical Engineer, P.E., with expertise in commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical system design and failure analysis. Requires P.E. license in resident state.

Ideal candidates will have forensic engineering experience and proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, piping, boilers, chillers, water intrusion, industrial machinery. Ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? Apply now.

Remote role requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional).  Prefer Candidate reside in Greater Houston or San Antonio areas.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To be responsible for profitably, ethically and scientifically investigating events, systems, devices and/or failures and providing expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership on complex engineering assignments.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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

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