Sr. Consultant - Civil Forensic Engineer

Rimkus•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. This is a hybrid position working from the field and your home office! We are looking for Civil, and Structural Engineers experienced in the areas of Residential and Commercial structures.

Requirements

Must have high level of analytical skills.
Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).
Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common 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.
Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors.
B.S. Civil Engineering Required or higher.
P.E. Required.
2-10+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of construction defects is a plus.
Project Management and/or Field Investigation Experience preferred.
Depending on location, other licenses or certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

Provides forensic consulting services requiring Civil Engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients.
Assesses and determines the cause and origin of structural failures, water intrusions, foundations damages, roof damages, retaining wall failures, and wind/earthquake damages.
Provides oral and written reports of findings and when needed expert testimony.
Manages multiple projects.
Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties for the purpose of resolving claims and legal matters.
Performs forensic assignments within the field of civil engineering expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures.
Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and recommended remediation are essential as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and support as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.
Ensures that procedure is being followed and checks on safety features of the project during the time it is being completed.
Uses many different equations, applications and figures which may include chemical testing applications, drafting and design software, electrical testing devices and equipment, land surveying techniques, and others.
Follows land use laws and regulations.
May be required to supervise and/or evaluate the performance of associate team members.
Ability to initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
Includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, overseeing field testing, and reviewing historical documentation.