Intern- Premise Liability

About Aperture

Aperture is a national firm comprised of premier forensic and consulting experts. We deliver objective, accurate analysis across incidents, operations, and business challenges. Our multidisciplinary teams uncover what happened, why it happened, and what it means by using proven methodologies, advanced technology, and uncompromised integrity.

About the Role

Aperture LLC is currently interviewing for a Forensic Premises Liability Intern for our Berkeley and El Segundo, California locations. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong interest in premises and failure analysis. Candidates should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative consulting environment, which requires a high degree of self-motivation, professionalism, organization, responsiveness, and resilience.

As a Forensic Expert – Intern, you will learn all aspects of the forensic consulting services and what it takes to be a Forensic Expert. This includes how to help assess and determine the origin and cause of complex and unique problems for purposes of resolving claims and legal disputes for our clients. You will work both alone and as part of a team, along with a variety of engineering disciplines, to determine the root cause of a variety of incidents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations.
• Execute triangulation, coordinate, and total station field measuring in locating evidence and documenting scenes.
• Inspect sites, vehicles, and other evidence for forensic investigation.
• Report and collect evidence; including but not limited to forensic photos, videos.
• Apply engineering principles per industry standards to investigation analysis.
• Utilize appropriate calculations, applications, and figures to ensure the proper procedures are applied.
• Produce written technical reports detailing and defending observations and conclusions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with report writing skills are essential.
• Provide expert-level consultation to our clients to assist in answering technical questions.
• Maintain technical and professional knowledge related to the engineer's practice area(s) through attending continuing education courses and workshops, attending industry/practice-related seminars, reviewing relevant scientific and professional publications, and participating in professional organizations and societies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering; or working towards your Bachelor's degree.
• Strong organizational skills and attitude to deliver results.
• Mathematically and technologically inclined with the ability to adapt to new environments or scenarios quickly.
• Ability to work remotely or while traveling to different job sites.

Physical Requirements

• Climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, work outdoors in hot or cold weather, lift up to 50 pounds, use necessary safety equipment.
• Perform duties that may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, or squatting for prolonged periods of time.
• Employee may be required to travel for business purposes.