Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer - Northeast USA

Rimkus•Newport, NH

1d•$130,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Provides forensic consulting services requiring civil engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Investigates and determines the cause and origin, extent, and repairability of structural failures or damage, building envelope failures or damage, and construction defects. Prepares oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, provides expert testimony. Manages multiple projects and coordinates with other experts and support staff to produce client reports on time. The role involves investigating residential, commercial, and industrial properties; documenting on-site conditions and evidence; reviewing relevant construction, design, and historical records; and overseeing field testing. Work is performed in office settings and at client, industrial, construction, and residential sites. The position requires local and regional travel, with occasional out-of-area and overnight travel. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime required during some periods. The role 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 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 applications 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 internal and external client 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, climbing ladders, entering attics and crawling under homes or through tunnels, bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, using handheld equipment or tools, and driving to job sites; may lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work overtime when required.
Ability to 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.
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.
Perform forensic assignments within the scope of civil engineering expertise and agreed scope of work and budget.
Determine the cause and origin of construction defects, structural failures or damage, and building envelope failures or damage, including the extent and repairability.
Gather photographic evidence and 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 in a timely manner.
Follow procedures and perform project safety and due diligence.
Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.