Sr. Engineer - Building Forensics - Buffalo or Syracuse NY (P.E. License Required)

Rimkus•Syracuse, NY

14d•$104,100 - $156,100•Remote

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. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement! Overview We are currently seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer located in Buffalo or Syracuse for our upstate New York region with experience in the design and/or construction of residential and/or commercial buildings. The successful candidate will assist in determining the cause, origin, and extent of construction defects, structural failures, water intrusion, and/or other failures. An understanding and proficiency of building codes, installation standards, practices, and procedures within the building construction industry is essential. Although this position is remote, the candidate will travel in the Upstate New York region and surrounding states, as needed, for 2 to 3 hours daily. The candidate must reside in upstate New York, preferably in the Buffalo or Syracuse area. The salary range for this position is $104,100 - $156,100 and is dependent on education, experience, location, and certifications/licensure. Essential Job Functions This key position involves investigating and analyzing residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters. Assignments may include contract disputes, installation deficiencies, material deficiencies, site evaluations, settlement investigations, structural assessments, and vibration analyses. Duties include gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, overseeing field-testing, and reviewing historical documentation. Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and remediation recommendations is essential, as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigated matters.

Requirements

Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering. A master’s degree is preferred.
5 years’ minimum engineering experience working with residential, commercial, and/or industrial properties in a design or forensic consulting role.
A PE license in New York is required. Obtaining additional state licensing will be required in the role.
A current NCEES record is preferred.
Experience in handling litigation and investigations is required.
Knowledge of building codes, fundamental architectural and/or engineering principles, construction materials, assembly and installation, and industry practices is required.
Must have the ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, to clients and other parties involved, regarding the details of the project's engineering/architectural issues.
Must be able and willing to drive 2-3+ hours per day for fieldwork.
50% of the role includes travel and site inspections; the other 50% is dedicated to report writing and project management.
A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform inspections in confined spaces or at elevated heights.
Must be able to inspect roof structures and crawlspaces.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree is preferred.
A current NCEES record is preferred.

Responsibilities

investigating and analyzing residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters
Assignments may include contract disputes, installation deficiencies, material deficiencies, site evaluations, settlement investigations, structural assessments, and vibration analyses
gathering photographic evidence
conducting investigations to document on-site conditions
overseeing field-testing
reviewing historical documentation
Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and remediation recommendations
providing opinions and expert testimony in litigated matters