Structural Engineer, Forensics

Structural Engineer, Forensic

We are seeking a highly skilled Forensic Structural Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on investigating structural failures and assessing damage to buildings and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural engineering, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to analyze and interpret complex structural issues.

Are you ready to break free from every day?

• Seeking a clear path to grow?
• Seeking a career with a purpose, that will bring value to the community, people, and organizations?
• Giving you the opportunity to continuously innovate?
• Where you can be part of a company that knows developing an amazing team makes all the difference, where each day brings a new challenge?

Look no further! Apply now!

Responsibilities :

• Forensic Investigation : Conduct detailed inspections and investigations of structural failures, damage, and defects in buildings and infrastructure.
• Perform thorough site assessments to identify potential causes of structural issues and collect relevant evidence.
• Analysis and Reporting : Analyze structural systems and failure mechanisms using engineering principles and forensic techniques.
• Prepare comprehensive and accurate reports detailing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for repair or remediation.
• Write and submit detailed and accurate reports on projects
• Communicate with Clients to provide timelines and project updates on a consistent basis.
• Collaboration and Consultation : Work closely with clients, contractors, and legal teams to provide expert opinions and testimony in legal proceedings related to structural failures.
• Collaborate with other engineering professionals, architects, and project managers to ensure a comprehensive understanding of structural issues.
• Technical Expertise : Utilize advanced tools and software for structural analysis, modeling, and simulation.
• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and best practices in forensic engineering.
• Provide testimony for litigation matters on an as needed basis.
• Occasional participation in marketing activities.
• Quality Assurance : Ensure that all forensic investigations and analyses are conducted in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of all investigative processes and findings.
• Investigations will require visiting sites to obtain detailed measurements recorded in concise and succinct notes and to take photographs documenting observations.
• Responsible for expert forensic analysis and evaluation of construction accidents and claims, building and structural failures and degradation, premises and walkway safety, civil-structural engineering claims, and construction and workplace safety.
• Safety evaluations include fall protection, scaffolds, shoring, roofs, platforms, guards, material erection, rigging and demolition.
• Failure analyses include steel, concrete, masonry, stone or wood structures and incidents involving storm, ice or wind claims, moisture damage, fire damage, drainage, and workmanship issues.
• Evaluations for compliance with codes and standards include OSHA, IBC, BOCA, ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, and UBC.

Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or additional certification in forensic engineering would be a plus.
• Experience : Minimum of (5) years of experience in structural engineering with a focus and / or an interest in forensic analysis and investigation.
• Licenses / Certifications : Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Additional certifications in forensic engineering or related areas is a plus.
• Soft skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

Process Management - Achieve the requirements and primary accountabilities by :

• Being a team player and working cross-functionally.
• Managing resources and relationships - internally and externally
• Consistently evaluating processes - recommending changes when appropriate.
• Communicating throughout organization.
• Initiating new, creative ideas.
• Having a willingness to be flexible - adapting to new paths.
• Able to manage multiple projects.
• Strong problem solving / troubleshooting practices

What we offer :

• A dynamic, flexible culture, that promotes collaboration and professional / personal growth of each team member.
• To be a part of a well-established team that values hard work, innovation & knows the value of its people.
• Coaching and mentoring helping team members realize their potential, aiding in defining goals and executing them.
• We are privately owned with an aggressive growth strategy, making way for ample advancement opportunities to transition into operations and / or direct management.
• Competitive base package + bonus plan
• We have continuous training, and are firm believers that a strong, knowledgeable, well-trained staff is the reason we are at the top of our field, having continued success.
• Our goal as leaders is to provide value , value to our clients, vendors and more importantly to our team- YOU.
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