Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer - Syracuse, NY

Rimkus•Syracuse, NY

10h

About The Position

Provides forensic consulting services requiring civil engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. 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. Determines the extent and repairability of damage and prepares oral and written reports documenting findings, losses, repair scopes, and recommended remediation. May provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters. The role manages multiple projects, coordinates with other experts and support staff, follows project procedures, and performs safety and due diligence. It also involves developing and maintaining mutually beneficial client relationships.

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 level of analytical skill and continual attention to detail; 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, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
Ability to present information effectively to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

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.
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.
Assess the extent and repairability of failures or damage.
Gather photographic evidence and document on-site conditions.
Conduct in-person and/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 scopes, and recommended remediation.
Provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters when needed.
Manage multiple projects and coordinate with other experts and support to deliver client reports in a timely manner.
Follow procedures and perform project safety and due diligence.
Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.