Overview:
I am seeking a Forensic Structural Engineer to provide clients with investigating engineering services related to events, systems, devices, and/or failures and providing expert opinions. In this role, the successful candidate will act as a team member on a variety of projects under the direction of different project managers. Assignments may include participating in field forensics investigations, analyzing existing structures, writing reports, and developing repair calculations, drawings, and specifications.
Company:
My client is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. They are a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Their combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet their clients' expectations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required
- PE Licensed
- 6+ years of experience
- The desire to work in a team-based project environment
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
- Analytical and interpretive skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
- Excellent oral and written communication
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings
- Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
- Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
- Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
- Collaborates with other investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
- Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
- Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
- Collaborates with team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.