Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer - Syracuse, NY

Rimkus • Syracuse, NY

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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 of structural failures or damage, building envelope failures or damage, and construction defects, and assesses their extent and repairability. Prepares oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, provides expert testimony. Manages multiple projects and coordinates with other experts and support to deliver client reports in a timely manner. The position also involves following procedures and ensuring project safety and due diligence, as well as 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 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 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 internal and external client inquiries and effectively present information to top management, clients, public groups, or boards of directors.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience.
• Field investigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
• Perform 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, including the 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, associated 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 to produce client reports in a timely manner.
• Follow procedures and ensure project safety and due diligence.
• Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employer-matching 401(k)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Retirement plan (401(k), IRA)
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and public holidays
• Family leave, including maternity and paternity leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Training and development
• Work from home

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level