Civil Engineer - Boston

Rimkus•Boston, MA

3d•$130,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Rimkus is seeking a Civil Engineer to provide forensic consulting services for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. The role uses civil engineering expertise to investigate and determine the cause and origin of structural failures or damage, building envelope failures or damage, and construction defects, as well as to assess their extent and repairability. The engineer prepares oral and written reports documenting findings, causes, extent of loss, repair scope, and recommended remediation, and may provide expert testimony. The role manages multiple projects and coordinates with other experts and support staff to deliver client reports on time. The position investigates residential, commercial, and industrial properties and performs assignments within an agreed scope of work and budget. Field work may include collecting photographic evidence, documenting site conditions, conducting interviews, overseeing field testing, and reviewing construction or design drawings, contracts, specifications, and historical documents. The role also requires following procedures and exercising safety and due diligence during project work, while developing and maintaining client relationships. Work is performed in an office and at external locations, including client offices and industrial, construction, and residential sites. The position involves up to 50% local or regional travel and less than 5% out-of-area and overnight travel may be required. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch; periods of overtime are required. The role is remote-eligible, as indicated by the job posting.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or higher.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state of employment, or ability to obtain it quickly.
At least 5 years of experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
High analytical ability, attention to detail, and ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interact and communicate with internal and external clients at all levels.
Knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, findings reports, proposals, correspondence, and other technical documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries and present information effectively to management, clients, public groups, or boards of directors.
Ability to meet the physical demands of site inspections, including standing, walking on sloped roofs, sitting, climbing ladders, entering attics and crawling under homes and tunnels, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, using handheld equipment or tools, and driving to job sites; may lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work required overtime to meet the demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience.
Field investigation experience.
Other licenses or certifications may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

Investigate and analyze residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
Perform forensic assignments within the civil engineering scope of expertise and within the scope and budget agreed upon with the client.
Determine the cause and origin, extent, and repairability of construction defects, structural failures or damage, and building envelope failures or damage.
Gather photographic evidence and document on-site conditions; conduct interviews; oversee field testing; and review drawings, contracts, specifications, and historical documentation.
Prepare oral and written reports describing causes of failure or damage, extent of loss, repair scope, and recommended remediation.
Provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters when needed.
Manage multiple projects and coordinate with experts and support staff to produce client reports on time.
Follow procedures and ensure project safety and due diligence.
Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.