Fire Investigator (Forensic Investigations)

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:

• Company-funded professional certifications, fees, licenses and dues
• Company-funded professional development
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Parental leave policy
• Performance bonus program
• Extensive forensic training
• Two medical plans
• Company-funded HSA
• Wellness Rewards program
• Dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement above the federal rate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Majority of office locations have on-site workout facility
• Potential for hybrid work arrangement after training

S-E-A places a strong value on employee health and wellness across the company. As part of this commitment, S-E-A offers several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, such as medical, dental and vision plans, company-paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, parental leave, company-funded HSA, an employee assistance program and a wellness rewards program. Additionally, most offices have an on-site workout facility.