Forensic Structural Engineer - Savannah, GA OR Charleston, SC areas

Description

• Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supports as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.
• Performs forensic assignments within the field of structural engineering expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
• Ensures that procedure is followed and performs safety and due diligence of the project when it is being completed.
• Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure and/or damage, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and recommended remediation are essential as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
• 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.
• Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.

Requirements

• Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients. Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors.
• 2-10+ years of experience.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• B.S. Structural Engineering degree or higher.
• Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
• P.E. required in the state of employment or the ability to obtain it quickly.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).
• Project Management and/or Field Investigation preferred.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Must have 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 write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance