Full-Time Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer

Our Forensic Architecture & Engineering team is seeking a mid to senior-level Forensic Civil Structural Engineer (PE or SE) to support clients throughout the US.

Engineers perform forensic investigations, provide consultation, prepare and deliver technical papers, and serve as expert witnesses.

Areas of practice include residential, commercial, and industrial buildings' roofing, fenestration, foundation and envelopes; hazard assessments, damage evaluations, design and construction defect evaluation; and premise liability evaluations.

Assignments require regular local and regional travel to project sites.

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.

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) or more years of 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 (preferred).
• Storm damage and building envelope evaluation experience a plus.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to travel to various project sites.
• Able to work at heights.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Able to access and work on roofs, scaffolds, lifts, and elevated surfaces.
• Able to work in enclosed spaces (attics, crawlspaces).
• Able to lift, transport, set up, and use extension ladders.
• Physically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch.

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