Forensic Civil Engineer - Indianapolis

About the role

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Our 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!

Responsibilities

• Provides forensic consulting services requiring Civil Engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients.
• Affirms and determines the cause and origin of structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, and construction defects, as well as determine the extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage.
• Prepares oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, expert testimony.
• Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and support as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.
• Ensures that procedures are followed and performs safety and due diligence of the project when it is being completed.

Requirements

• B.S. Civil Engineering degree or higher.
• P.E. required in the state of employment or the ability to obtain it quickly.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Project Management and/or Field Investigation preferred.
• Depending on location, other licenses or certifications may be required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High level of analytical skills.
• Continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• 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.

Physical Demands, Overtime, And Travel Requirements

• Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. Client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites).
• Employee is frequently required to stand, walk on slope roofs, sit, climb ladders, bend, climb inside attics and crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, use handheld equipment and/or tools, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites.
• Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial.
• Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.
• Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with in order to meet the demands of the position.
• Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 50% local/regional travel. Less than 5% out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home