Civil OR Structural Engineer

Overview

Provides forensic consulting services requiring 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 determine 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.

• Perform investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
• Conduct forensic assignments within structural engineering expertise based on scope of work and budget prepared by consultant and agreed upon by client.
• Study and determine cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, and determine extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage. 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.
• Prepare oral and written reports to document causes of failure and/or damage, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and recommended remediation. Provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
• Manage multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supports as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure procedure is followed and performs safety and due diligence of the project when it is being completed.
• Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.

• B.S. Structural Engineering degree or higher.
• P.E. required in the state of employment or ability to obtain it quickly.
• 2–10+ years of experience.
• Project Management and/or Field Investigation preferred.
• Depending on location, other licenses or certifications may be required.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• 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.
• 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 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 present information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors.

• Work performed in office and at outside locations. Requires standing, walking on slopes, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling under homes, and driving a motor vehicle to job sites. May lift up to 50 pounds. Must be sharp, focused, and alert during site inspections, client interactions, and report preparation.
• Position classified as salaried with exempt FLSA status. Regular hours 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, with one hour lunch. Overtime may be required to meet demands.
• Up to 50% local/regional travel required. Less than 5% out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

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