Forensic Civil​/Structural Engineer - Orlando, FL

Overview

Provide forensic consulting services requiring Civil 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 failures 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 for the purpose of resolving legal matters and claims.
• Performs forensic assignments within the field of civil engineering and/or construction expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance.
• Field Investigations:
  Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, as well as determine the extent and repairability of such failures 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/or recommended remediation. Provides opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
• Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supporting staff to produce client reports in a timely manner.
• Ensures that procedures are followed and performs safety due diligence of the project during its completion.
• Initiates, develops, and maintains mutually beneficial client relationships.

• B.S. Civil Engineering degree or higher.
• P.E. required in the state of employment or the ability to obtain it quickly.
• 2-10+ years of experience.
• Project Management and/or Field Investigation preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• High level of analytical skills; attention to detail, problem definition, data collection, fact establishment, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Ability to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (internal and external).
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office and computer‑assisted engineering and design software.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports, 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 the internal team and external clients; capable of presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

• Physical Demands – Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (client offices, industrial, construction, and residential sites). Employee is frequently required to stand, walk on slope roofs, sit, climb ladders, bend, climb inside attics, crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, use handheld equipment and/or tools, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites.
  
  May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Focused and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking with clients, preparing written reports, and testifying in deposition or trial. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.
• Overtime – This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Overtime may be required to meet job demands.
• Travel Requirements – Position requires up to 50% local/regional travel; less than 5% out‑of‑area and overnight travel may be required.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic,…