Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer - Northeast USA

Rimkus•New London, CT

1d•$130,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Rimkus is seeking a Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer to provide forensic consulting services requiring civil engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. The role investigates and determines the cause and origin, extent, and repairability of structural failures or damage, building envelope failures or damage, and construction defects. It prepares oral and written findings, provides expert testimony when needed, and manages multiple projects. The engineer investigates residential, commercial, and industrial properties; conducts field investigations; documents on-site conditions; gathers photographic evidence; interviews relevant parties; oversees field testing; and reviews drawings, contracts, specifications, and historical records. The position develops reports describing causes of failure or damage, extent of loss, repair scope, and recommended remediation. It also coordinates with other experts and support staff, follows project procedures and safety requirements, and develops and maintains client relationships. Work is performed in an office and at client, industrial, construction, and residential sites. The position requires up to 50% local or regional travel and may require less than 5% out-of-area and overnight travel. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch; overtime is required during some periods. The salary range is $130,000–$160,000, dependent on education, experience, location, and certifications or licensure.

Requirements

B.S. in Civil or Structural 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 level of analytical skill, 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, reports of findings, proposals, correspondence, and other technical documents.
Ability to respond to internal and external client inquiries and present information effectively to management, clients, public groups, or boards of directors.

Nice To Haves

Project management and/or field investigation experience.
Additional licenses or certifications may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

Investigate and analyze residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
Conduct forensic assignments within civil engineering expertise according to an agreed scope of work and budget.
Determine the cause and origin of construction defects, structural failures or damage, and building envelope failures or damage, as well as their extent and repairability.
Gather photographic evidence; document on-site conditions; conduct in-person or telephone interviews; oversee field testing; and review construction or design drawings, contracts, specifications, and historical documentation.
Prepare oral and written reports documenting 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 other experts and support staff to deliver client reports on time.
Follow required procedures and perform project safety and due-diligence activities.
Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.