Sedgwick · 1 month ago
Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelSedgwick is a full-service engineering and consulting firm known for its excellence and customer service. The Senior Forensic Structural Engineer will investigate and assess complex structural failures, delivering comprehensive analyses to clients and collaborating with other experts in the field.
BankingInsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Determine the origin and cause, and extent of structural failures of roof damage, water intrusion, post-fire damage, storm damage assessments, structural integrity evaluations, structural collapse, building system failures, foundation/settlement, product liability, and construction defects
Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings
Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage caused by a recent acute event
Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support
Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures
Collaborates with other investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages
Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions
Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state
Expert witness testimony experience is a plus
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
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
Hearing, vision and talking
Preferred
Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
PTO
More beginning your first day
Company
Sedgwick
Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
Altas PartnersLa Caisse
2024-09-12Private Equity· $1B
2018-12-01Private Equity
2018-09-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael Arbour
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Kalani Reelitz
Global Chief Financial Officer
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