Description

• Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
• Ensures that the procedure is followed and performs safety and due diligence of the project when it is being completed.
• Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures and/or damage and 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 on-site investigations to document conditions, conducting in-person and/or telephone interviews, overseeing field testing, reviewing construction and/or design drawings, contracts, and/or specifications, and 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 recommended remediation is essential, as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
• Performs forensic assignments within the field of civil/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.
• Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supporting as needed to produce client reports promptly.

Requirements

• Project Management and/or Field Investigation preferred.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Must have a 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.
• A P.E. license is 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).
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• 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.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standard scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• NCEES record preferred.
• Ability to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
• Must know a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
• Civil or Structural Engineering degree or higher.
• Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance