Forensic Civil​/Structural Engineer

We're hiring highly skilled Civil/Structural Engineers in Texas!

At DDA Forensics, we provide expert witness and forensic investigation services for the insurance and legal industries in need of evaluations on building damages and failures. As a growing company in the forensic and structural engineering fields, we are seeking highly motivated Professional Engineers (preference given to individuals who have a structural engineering background) to join our Forensic Engineering team in Texas.

Contract-based, remote position.

• Professional Engineer license (Required)

• Texas:
  Houston

• The ideal candidate is expected to manage forensic engineering assignments and provide their findings both verbally, and/or in report format to clients. Clients may include attorneys, insurance carriers, property managers, associations, risk managers, and retail market clients.
• Ability to effectively and clearly articulate findings, including complex concepts in layman terms.
• Must be able to physically conduct roof and attic inspections.
• The ideal candidate has prior testimony experience in both deposition and trial.
• The ideal candidate understands the technical aspects of structural engineering and construction and can concisely express technical concepts within a forensic report which is unbiased and conclusive in nature.
• The ideal candidate is able to independently perform inspections, diagnose problems, determine the cause of damage/failures, interpret applicable governing code, and if requested, provide a recommended scope of repair.
• The ideal candidate possesses a team player mentality with the ability to work with project coordinators and large projects with multiple team members.
• The ideal candidate must be flexible with scheduling, effectively and expeditiously adapt to procedural changes, and be open to feedback from quality assurance personnel.
• The ideal candidate is customer service oriented and professional.
• The candidate must be able to consistently meet required company and client production timelines, including during periods of high volume and occasional shortened, or expedited requests.
• The candidate must be open to work outside of immediate area, occasionally requiring overnight stays, including periods of extended stays during severe weather events.

• Perform forensic investigations on various structures, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, for damage caused by various causes, including but not limited to wind, hail, water, plumbing discharges, freezes, fires, vehicle & tree impact, and construction deficiencies.
• Maintain project documentation and notes as mandated by company guidelines.
• Independently perform research on properties related to construction, permitting, and construction materials.
• Prepare comprehensive reports supported by reviewed documents, investigation findings, supporting 3rd party data, and identifiable research materials.
• Perform structural calculations by hand or using spreadsheets as warranted to support findings when applicable.
• Create and utilize structural models using proprietary analysis software if necessary.
• Research design manuals, local and state building codes, and applicable ordinances.
• Perform inspections of residential residences and commercial buildings, which may include exterior facades, crawlspaces, attics, and roofs among others.
• Provide deposition and trial testimony as required.
• Complete projects within company and/or client specified timeless.

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5 - 8 years of experience in Structural and/or Forensic Engineering.
• Required:
  
  PE License in the State of Texas.
• Working knowledge of structural systems and…