Principal Consultant, Civil/Structural Engineer
About The Position
Provides forensic consulting services requiring civil and/or structural engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. The role investigates residential, commercial, and industrial properties to assess the cause and origin of structural failures, construction defects, water intrusion, foundation damage, roof damage, retaining-wall failures, and wind or earthquake damage. The position is hybrid, working in the field and from a home office, and serves residential and commercial clients. The consultant carries out assignments according to a scope of work and budget agreed with the client, gathers and reviews evidence, and prepares clear oral and written reports documenting findings, damage, repair scope, and recommended remediation. Expert testimony may be required. The role manages multiple projects and deadlines, coordinates with other experts, property owners, and vendors, and develops and maintains client relationships.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, or Construction Management with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- 10–15 years of experience.
- High level of analytical skill and attention to detail, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to communicate and interact with internal and external clients at all levels.
- Knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports or journals.
- Ability to prepare technical documents, including findings reports, scopes of work, budget estimates, proposals, and correspondence.
- Ability to respond to internal and external client inquiries in a timely manner.
- Ability to present technical information effectively to clients, management, public groups, and engineering experts.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Knowledge of construction defects or construction best practices.
- Knowledge of computer-assisted engineering, estimating, or design software.
- Construction Manager certification and/or general contractor (GC) license.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and analyze residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve disputes involving insurance claims or legal matters.
- Perform forensic civil engineering assignments according to an agreed scope of work and budget.
- Determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures through field investigations.
- Gather photographic evidence, document on-site conditions, oversee field testing, and review historical documentation.
- Prepare oral and written reports describing causes of failure, extent of damage, repair scope, and recommended remediation.
- Manage multiple projects and coordinate with other experts, building owners, and vendors to deliver client reports on time.
- Develop and maintain client relationships.
- Provide expert testimony when needed.
Benefits
- Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision).
- Retirement plan (401(k), IRA).
- Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, and public holidays).
- Family leave (maternity and paternity).
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Training and development.
- Work from home.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
