Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Conduct investigations into events, systems, devices, and/or failures while providing expert opinions.

• Offer ethical and scientific guidance, along with leadership, on intricate engineering projects.

• Identify the origin, cause, and extent of structural failures, including roof damage, water intrusion, post-fire damage, storm damage, structural collapses, building system failures, foundation settlement, product liability, and construction defects.

• Assess losses and inspect loss scenes at both residential and commercial properties.

• Examine and document the damage resulting from recent acute incidents.

• Investigate and evaluate damages due to failures, determining the source of failure for insurers and litigation support.

• Analyze and document findings on failure analysis and causation.

• Collaborate with fellow investigators to create comprehensive reports detailing the causes and origins of losses and damages.

• Act as an expert witness in court and/or during depositions.

• Record and maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis for forensic engineering assignments.

• Enhance company profitability through engineering consulting services.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license, at a minimum, is required for the resident state.

• Preference for multi-state licensing and/or an active NCEES Record.

• Proficiency in structural damage assessment and failure analysis for commercial, residential, and industrial structures.

• Experience in identifying causes of structural failure, conducting storm damage assessments, evaluating roof damage, analyzing building collapses, assessing structural integrity, inspecting building envelopes, and examining post-fire damage, vehicle impacts, tree impacts, water intrusion, and construction or design defects.

• Prior experience as an expert witness is advantageous.

• Must be capable of standing and/or walking for extended periods.

• Must be able to kneel, squat, or bend as needed.

• Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including hot and/or cold environments.

• Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and reach or work overhead.

• Capacity to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to push or pull weights up to 100 pounds.

• Must be able to drive for up to 4 hours a day.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Flexible and independent daily work schedule.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401K plan with matching contributions.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Disability and life insurance options.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Flexible spending or health savings accounts.

• Additional voluntary benefits available.