Full-Time Civil/Structural Engineer
J.S. Held LLC is hiring a remote Full-Time Civil/Structural Engineer. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Denver, CO based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Our Forensic Architecture & Engineering team seeks a mid to senior-level Forensic Civil Structural Engineer (PE or SE) to support clients throughout the US. Engineers perform forensic investigations, consultations, prepare technical papers, and act as expert witnesses.
Areas of practice include residential, commercial, and industrial buildings' roofing, fenestration, foundation and envelopes; hazard assessments and damage; design and construction defect evaluation; premise liability evaluations.
Assignments require local and regional travel.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conducts field observations, testing and data collection.
- Prepares reports detailing observations, testing results, research, and opinions/recommendations.
- Works with building departments to determine repair directives.
- Conducts research and develops technical topics for publication.
- Meets with and presents to peers and clients.
- Engages in client-relations marketing.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET accredited).
- PE or SE license.
- Highly qualified and experienced EI/EITs considered.
- 2 (mid-level) or 7+ (senior-level) years experience as a forensic engineer.
- Familiar with modern building codes and industry standards.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willing to travel and conduct site inspections.
- Valid Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Testimony experience as a designated expert witness (preferred for senior level).
- Experience in engineering design or construction.
- Experience conducting damage assessments and forensic investigations.
- Storm damage and building envelope evaluation experience.
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications:
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Able to travel to project sites and conduct field investigations.
- Able to work at heights.
- Able to work in hot and cold environments.
- Able to access and work on roofs, scaffolds, lifts, and other elevated surfaces.
- Able to lift, transport, set up, and utilize an extension ladder.
- Physically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.