Forensic Structural Engineer - Detroit, MI

Overview

Provides forensic consulting services requiring civil/structural engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Assesses and determines the cause and origin of structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, and construction defects, as well as determines the extent and repairability of such shortcomings and/or damage. Provides oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, expert testimony. Manages multiple projects.

• Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters
• Performs forensic assignments within the field of civil/structural engineering expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work
• Field Investigations: study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures and/or damage and building envelope failures and/or damage, as well as determine the extent and repairability of such shortcomings and/or damage. This includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, in-person and/or telephone interviews, overseeing field testing, reviewing construction and/or design drawings, contracts, or specifications, and/or reviewing historical documentation
• Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure and/or damage, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and recommended remediation; providing opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters
• Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and providing support as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner
• Ensures that procedures are followed and performs safety and due diligence of the project when it is being completed. Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships

• Civil or structural engineering degree or higher
• P.E. required or fourth-year EIT with the ability to obtain the P.E. license quickly
• NCEE record preferred
• 5+ years of experience
• Project management and/or field investigation experience is preferred
• Depending on location, other licenses or certifications may be required

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills, a high level of analytical ability, and attention to detail; able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interact and communicate with clients at all levels
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office and computer-assisted engineering and design software
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents
• Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients and effectively present information to top management, clients, public groups, and boards of directors

• Physical Demands:
  Work is performed in office settings and at client locations. Employees may stand, walk on sloped roofs, climb ladders, bend, crawl, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and drive to job sites. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Requires sharpness, focus, and alertness when conducting site inspections, preparing reports, and testifying
• Overtime:
  This position is salaried with exempt FLSA status. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. Overtime may be required to meet job demands
• Travel:
  Up to 50% local/regional travel. Less than 5% out-of-area and overnight travel may be required

Rimkus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home