Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer - Northeast USA

Rimkus•East Providence, RI

20h•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 residential, commercial, and industrial properties to determine the cause and origin of structural failures or damage, building envelope failures or damage, and construction defects, as well as their extent and repairability. The engineer documents findings, develops repair scopes and remediation recommendations, and provides oral and written reports and, when needed, expert testimony. The position manages multiple projects and coordinates with other experts and support staff to deliver client reports on time. Work is performed in an office and at client, industrial, construction, and residential sites, with up to 50% local or regional travel and less than 5% out-of-area or overnight travel. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch; overtime is required during some periods. The position is salaried and exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering.
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 inquiries from internal and external clients and present information effectively to management, clients, public groups, and boards of directors.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including site inspections, climbing ladders, walking on sloped roofs, entering attics and crawl spaces, using handheld equipment or tools, driving to job sites, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work required overtime and travel up to 50% locally or regionally; less than 5% out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience.
Field investigation experience.
Other licenses or certifications, depending on location.

Responsibilities

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