Fire Investigator - 50% local travel/day trips (CFEI or CFI Required)
Rimkus
Investigates fire origins, causes, and evidence for litigation and insurance.
20 days ago ago
$83,300 - $124,900
Entry-level
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Field
Company Size
1,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Forensic Engineering
Consulting
Engineering
Litigation Support
Property Damage Assessments
Risk Management
Technical Services
Expert Witness Services
Sector Specialisms
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)
Developers, Owners, and Managers
Government
Healthcare Technology
Hospitality, Retail, and Restaurant
Industrial
Insurance
Marine
Role
What you would be doing
code compliance
evidence collection
fire analysis
scene securing
cause determination
client support
- Conducts code compliance research, including electrical, gas, fire, building, and installation code violations.
- Searches for, identifies, collects, and labels any potential evidence/items from the fire scene, including devices used to set, start, or further the progress of the fire; protects the chain of custody of potential evidence/items.
- Conducts on-site, hands-on forensic fire analysis. This includes scene photography, interviewing witnesses and gathering information, taking possession of items, determining cause and origin, preparing reports, and providing testimony in depositions and trials.
- Assists in securing the fire/explosion scene to prevent removal or damage of potential evidence.
- Determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions involving structures, equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, and other losses.
- Provides technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes.
- Facilitates and helps present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.
What you bring
iaai-cfi
nafi-cfei
aas firescience
microsoft office
engineering software
5+ years
- IAAI-CFI certification preferred.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standard scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Must know a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
- AAS in Fire Science, Fire Investigation, Forensic Science, or related experience as a fire investigator, firefighter, or law enforcement officer/investigator.
- A minimum of NAFI-CFEI with the ability to obtain an IAAI-CFI within 18 months.
- 5+ years of related work experience in fire investigation or a related field.
- Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g., internal and external).
- Ability to write scopes of work clearly and coherently, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
- Must have a high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
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Overview
1983 Founded
Year Established
The firm was established in 1983 by Robert E. Rimkus in Houston.
>110 Offices
Global Presence
Expanded to over 110 offices across 10 countries over four decades.
$100M–$500M Revenues
Financial Performance
The company reports strong annual revenues in the $100 million to $500 million range since 2024.
714 MW Wind Farms
Energy Projects
Engages in large-scale renewable energy projects, including 714 MW offshore wind farms.
- Began as a home-based forensic engineering consultancy by chemical engineer Robert E. Rimkus.
- Over four decades, expanded into a global network.
- Financially backed by private equity partner HGGC since 2024.
- Typical projects include double-deck tunnel assessments, run-of-river hydro plants, and other engineering challenges.
- Core specialisms include forensic analysis of failures, built-environment consulting, expert witness services, and laboratory testing.
- Standout capabilities include human performance labs, materials failure labs, forensic meteorology tools, and product safety testing.
- Strategic acquisitions—like CCi in 2021—broadened its reach into building consulting and claims support.
- Noteworthy for its in-house WeatherPath™ app, wildfire preparedness guidance, and forensic fire & explosion investigation teams.
- Work bridges technical consulting, legal dispute resolution, construction oversight, and scientific testing, serving insurers, law firms, governments, and corporates.
- Do the right thing. Build trust and respect. We tell the truth.
- We do what we say we will do. We provide exceptional customer service. We are all individually responsible for performance.
- Excellence in everything we do. Innovation and continuous improvement. Our team members’ prosperity and well-being.
- We are one team. We collaborate toward shared objectives. We help and support each other.
- Offers greenhouse gas and carbon footprint analysis and benchmarking.
- Conducts ASHRAE Level I, II, and III energy audits in buildings.
- Designs and implements energy‑ and GHG‑reducing projects, with full engineering services.
- Supports LEED and sustainability consulting across NC, CI, CS, EBOM project types.
- Provides full assessments of building envelope, MEP systems, vertical transportation to optimize energy use.
- Performs energy evaluation and submission for compliance with local energy‑reporting ordinances.
1,500+ Employees
Global Workforce
Engages a diverse team spanning 110+ offices worldwide.
- Has a dedicated DE&I committee promoting initiatives across the business and employee touchpoints.
- Implements internal programs including employee surveys, trainings, and resources to foster inclusive culture.
- Commits to bias awareness and key training in hiring to build and develop a strong, diverse talent pipeline.
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