Rimkus

Forensic engineering consulting for insurance disputes

Forensic Fire Consultant

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Part-timeAtlanta, GA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

CFEI and/or CFI licensure is required.
A minimum of 10 years of related work experience is required.
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science or related experience as a fire investigator, firefighter, or law enforcement professional is required.
A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
The role requires a high level of analytical skill, continual attention to detail, and the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
The role requires knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
The role requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
The role requires the ability to write clear scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, findings reports, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
The role requires the ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
The role requires the ability to present information effectively to top management, clients, public groups, and boards of directors.
The role requires the ability to climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces when applicable, shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household or commercial items when applicable, and operate lifts.

Responsibilities

Determine the origin and cause of structural, equipment, and vehicular fires and explosions.
Help secure fire and explosion scenes to prevent evidence from being removed or damaged.
Conduct on-site, hands-on forensic fire analysis, including scene photography, witness interviews and information gathering, taking possession of damaged property, determining cause and origin, preparing reports, and providing testimony in depositions and trials.
Search for, identify, collect, and label evidence of possible arson at fire scenes, including devices used to set, start, or further the progress of a fire, and protect the chain of custody of evidence.
Provide technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes.
Conduct code-compliance research, including research into electrical, gas, and installation code violations.
Facilitate and help present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Forensic Fire Consultant - Part Time

Rimkus · Atlanta, United States (Hybrid) · Part-time · Posted 2026-10-27

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Forensics

Description

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, structural engineering, MEP services, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment, and help develop better products and processes for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company.

We are looking for a Fire Investigator to support our Georgia office operations.

Overview:

Studies, assesses, and determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions in residences, commercial/industrial dwellings, vehicles, heavy equipment, marine equipment, and other property. Analyzes fire debris and burn patterns to determine a fire’s origin and cause. Conducts fraud analyses for possible arson-related losses. Prepares detailed written reports of findings that illustrate the conclusions and opinions of the investigation. Works under general supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.

Essential Job Functions:

Determines the origin and cause of structural, equipment, and vehicular fires and explosions.
Assists in securing the fire/explosion scene to prevent removal or damage of evidence.
Conducts on-site, hands-on forensic fire analysis. This includes scene photography, interviewing witnesses and gathering information, taking possession of damaged property, cause and origin determination, report preparation, and providing testimony in deposition and trial.
Searches for, identifies, collects, and labels any evidence of possible arson at the fire scene, including devices used to set, start, or further the progress of fire; protects the chain of custody of evidence.
Provides technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes.
Conducts code compliance research including electrical, gas, and installation code violations.
Facilitates and helps present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Experience, Education and Certifications:

CFEI and/or CFI licensure required.
Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
AAS in Fire Science or related experience as a fire investigator, firefighter, or law enforcement.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Valid driver’s license and reliable form of transportation.
Must have a high level of analytical skill. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).
Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to write scopes of work clearly and coherently, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, if applicable. Shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household/ commercial items, if applicable. Operate lifts.

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About the Company

Rimkus

Forensic engineering consulting for insurance disputes

Rimkus provides independent forensic engineering and technical consulting to support insurance claims, legal disputes, and risk management. Its work involves investigating failures and accidents to determine root causes, analyzing data from site visits, lab tests, and simulations, and delivering reports and expert testimony that help insurers, law firms, and corporations resolve claims and litigation. The company differentiates itself through a long track record of objective analysis, an extensive global footprint with over 110 offices, and a growth strategy built on acquisitions and private-equity investment that expanded service lines and geographic reach. Rimkus’ goal is to be a leading, globally connected provider of technically rigorous, objective engineering analysis for insurance, legal, and corporate clients, growing through strategic acquisitions to widen capabilities and reach.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1983

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