Director of Forensic Engineering

Pinchin in the US•Town "n" Country, FL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinchin is seeking a Director of Forensic Engineering to join our Florida Forensic Engineering & Litigation Support practice. The Director of Forensic Engineering will serve as a senior technical leader within the Florida practice, working under the leadership of the Senior Directors to provide independent forensic investigations, failure analysis, litigation support, and expert witness services. This individual will also play an important role in developing our forensic capabilities, mentoring technical professionals, strengthening relationships within the legal and insurance communities, and supporting the continued growth of the practice. Pinchin’s Forensic Engineering & Litigation Support practice provides independent, objective technical analysis to attorneys, insurers, property owners, community associations, and other stakeholders involved in complex building failures, insurance claims, and construction-related disputes. Our work includes forensic investigations, root cause and failure analysis, construction defect evaluations, building envelope and water intrusion investigations, standard-of-care assessments, causation and damage analysis, destructive and non-destructive testing, expert reports, deposition support, and expert testimony. The Director of Forensic Engineering will help strengthen and expand these capabilities throughout Florida while collaborating with Pinchin professionals across disciplines and geographic locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural, or a related Engineering discipline from an accredited program; an advanced degree is considered an asset.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Florida, or ability to obtain Florida licensure within an agreed-upon timeframe.
Approximately 12+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience, with meaningful experience in forensic engineering, failure analysis, construction defects, insurance claims, existing buildings, structural systems, or building envelope investigations.
Demonstrated experience leading complex forensic investigations and developing technically supported opinions regarding causation, damage, failure mechanisms, standard of care, or repair requirements.
Strong technical expertise in one or more areas such as structural systems, building envelopes, roofing, waterproofing, façades, concrete, fenestration, water intrusion, construction defects, or storm-related damage.
Experience preparing forensic reports, expert opinions, technical analyses, and other defensible professional deliverables suitable for claims or litigation matters.
Prior experience providing deposition or trial testimony is strongly preferred; candidates with substantial forensic experience who are prepared to develop into an expert witness role may also be considered.
Working knowledge of applicable Florida Building Code requirements, construction practices, standards, and investigative methodologies relevant to the candidate’s areas of expertise.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical findings clearly, objectively, and confidently to attorneys, clients, opposing professionals, mediators, judges, juries, and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical professionals, manage complex assignments, exercise independent professional judgment, and maintain appropriate quality and documentation standards.
Ability to develop and maintain trusted relationships within the legal, insurance, property management, community association, and broader construction industries.
Unwavering commitment to professional ethics, independence, objectivity, technical excellence, accountability, and defensible engineering practice.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Florida and occasionally beyond the region for investigations, meetings, depositions, mediations, and other assignments as required.

Nice To Haves

an advanced degree is considered an asset
Prior experience providing deposition or trial testimony is strongly preferred; candidates with substantial forensic experience who are prepared to develop into an expert witness role may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead complex forensic engineering investigations, failure analyses, construction defect evaluations, and insurance claim assignments involving existing buildings and related systems.
Develop technically sound and defensible opinions regarding cause, origin, extent of damage, standard of care, repair considerations, and other engineering issues within your areas of expertise.
Plan and oversee field investigations, destructive and non-destructive testing, document review, evidence documentation, technical analysis, and multidisciplinary investigations.
Prepare and review forensic engineering reports, expert opinions, technical memoranda, exhibits, and other litigation-related deliverables.
Provide litigation support and expert witness services, including consultation with legal counsel, mediation support, deposition preparation and testimony, and trial testimony.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to attorneys, insurers, associations, property owners, and other clients while maintaining professional independence and objectivity.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight for engineers and other professionals supporting forensic assignments.
Support the continued growth of Pinchin’s forensic practice through client development, industry relationships, strategic pursuits, recruiting, and development of internal technical capabilities.
Collaborate across Pinchin offices and disciplines to assemble the appropriate expertise for complex assignments while promoting a One Pinchin approach to client service and technical delivery.
Maintain high standards for technical quality, responsiveness, professional ethics, financial performance, and defensibility of engineering opinions.