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

Requirements

Required Experience, Education and Certifications:

• B.S. Civil Engineering degree or higher
• P.E. required in the state of employment or the ability to obtain it quickly
• 2-10+ years of experience
• Project Management and/or Field Investigation preferred

Essential Job Functions

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.

Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure and/or damage, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and/or recommended remediation are essential as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.

Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supports as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.

Ensures that procedures are being followed and performs safety due diligence of the project during the time it is being completed.

Able to initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.

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
• 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
• 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
• 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. 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