Forensic Fire Explosion Engineer
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Investigate fire and explosion losses as a Forensic Engineer with Intact, applying scientific analysis, building knowledge, and claims expertise in a hybrid work model.
This Claims Department role supports technical investigation of loss causes and origins. You will research damage, eliminate alternative explanations, recreate event sequences, and validate scenarios using current scientific knowledge. The work includes policyholder meetings, site investigations, specimen analysis, reporting, and expert testimony in court.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete assignments for adjusters, file handlers, and building appraisers
- Investigate fire loss sites and surrounding claim circumstances
- Document scenes and support opinions about probable damage causes
- Analyze and manage specimens related to claims
- Testify in court and help resolve claims disputes
Requirements:
- Know buildings, construction methods, heat transfer, and fire propagation laws
- Hold relevant forensic fire investigation experience
- Possess two to ten years investigating fire origins and causes
- Hold an engineering or relevant applied sciences bachelor’s degree
- Hold or qualify for provincial engineering licensure and certification
Apply forensic engineering, scientific methods, and clear communication to determine fire and explosion loss causes for Intact claims.