Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer - Northeast USA

Rimkus•East Providence, RI

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 residential, commercial, and industrial properties to assess the cause and origin of structural failures or damage, building envelope failures or damage, and construction defects, and determines their extent and repairability. The role involves field investigations, reviewing relevant documentation, coordinating field testing, and preparing oral and written reports that document findings, extent of loss, repair scopes, and recommended remediation. The engineer may provide expert opinions and testimony in litigation matters, manages multiple projects, and coordinates with other experts and support personnel to deliver reports on time. The position also requires following procedures, conducting project safety and due diligence, and developing and maintaining client relationships. Work is performed in an office and at client, industrial, construction, and residential locations. The role requires up to 50% local or regional travel; less than 5% out-of-area and overnight travel may be required. 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 position is salaried and exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering or higher.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state of employment, or the 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, 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 work, including standing, walking on sloped roofs, climbing ladders, entering attics and crawling under homes and tunnels, bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, using handheld equipment or tools, and driving to job sites; may lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Clear vision and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience.
Field investigation experience.
Additional 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 the field of civil engineering expertise, based on 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, and assess 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, associated 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 personnel to produce client reports in a timely manner.
Follow procedures and perform project safety and due diligence.
Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.