Structural Engineer - Forensic Investigator
About the role
You will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision-making, operational procedures, and the standard of care.
Responsibilities
- Analyze structural engineering procedures, applying your comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
- Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
- Provide expert testimony.
Requirements
- Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; S.E license is a plus.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Experience: 15+ years of hands-on structural engineering experience, including broad structural and vertical construction experience (horizontal also is a plus); construction management, maintenance, and structural design experience in residential, industrial, institutional, or commercial structures.
Skills
- Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Aptitude: Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
Work Style
- Approximately 20% travel for inspections; the remainder is focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
About Us
Robson Forensic is a national leader in expert witness consulting, providing technical expertise across many fields within engineering, architecture, science, and a broad range of specialty disciplines. Employees at Robson Forensic work alongside highly respected experts from both industry and academia. Our forensic experts are engaged in meaningful casework that is consequential to industry and society. Robson Forensic provides a unique working dynamic that blends collaboration and autonomy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact
If this opportunity meets your requirements for a challenging and rewarding career and you meet our minimum requirements, please apply at robsonforensic.com/careers and attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your professional background and experience.