Fire Investigator (Forensic Investigations)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to make a mark in the world of forensic engineering? S-E-A is on the look-out for a passionate Fire Investigator to join our team of subject matter experts. Here, you won't just be another employee, you'll be a vital contributor in a stable organization with an employee-centric focus.

*Please note that this role requires previous private fire investigation experience. * This is strictly a full time role.

In order to make and cultivate relationships, training on-site full time is required. Hybrid flex policy is available thereafter.

Essential Job Functions:

• Investigate all types of structural and vehicular fires
• Analyze causes of fires by conducting site visits and applying scientific principles and practices in accordance with industry standards to the damaged structure or vehicle
• Conduct unbiased investigations for various types of clients
• Responsible for retention and development of client relations
• Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms both verbally and in writing
• Deliver professional presentations, develop client relationships and promote self to client groups
• Support conclusions by appropriate testimony in legal proceedings

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science or related field preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of private sector Fire Investigation experience
• Must have or be able to quickly obtain IAAI-CFI certification
• Must be familiar with NFPA 921
• Excellent oral and writing skills
• Public speaking experience a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Regular and predictable presence at work
• Accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 100 lbs
• Ability to remove large and or heavy artifacts from fire scenes
• Ability to carry equipment (shovels, camera, evidence case, etc.) up flights of stairs
• Ability to shovel out fires and lift fire debris in conjunction with investigations, for up to 3 to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to maneuver in and around buildings and structures and climb ladders
• Ability to drive to site locations and fly on airplanes

Benefits:

• Extensive forensic training
• Medical, dental vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Company-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Bonus program
  
  

  SEA places a strong value and diversity and wellness across the company. SEA is also focused on, and committed to, staff health and wellbeing. We offer several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program and a Motion Wellness Program that rewards activity through contributions to employee HSA accounts.