Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer - PA/NJ/DE Areas

Rimkus · Philadelphia, PA · 1 mo ago

HybridEngineeringFull-time

Required Experience, Education and Certifications:

Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties for the purpose of resolving legal matters and claims.

Forensic Assignments:

Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, as well as determine the extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage.
This includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, in-person and/or telephone interviews, overseeing field testing, review of construction and/or design drawings, contracts, or specifications, and/or reviewing historical documentation.
Prepare oral and written reports to document the causes of failure and/or damage, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and/or recommended remediation.
Provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
Manage multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supports as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.
Ensure that procedures are being followed and perform safety due diligence of the project during its completion.

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
Ability to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external)
Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software
Read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports and legal documents
Write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents
Respond to inquiries from the internal team and external clients
Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors

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. 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.

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