Structural Forensic Engineer

Description

Company Description

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members

• Lead the creation of high‑quality technical work products, including forensic reports, structural assessments, presentations, and client deliverables, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to professional standards. 
• Manage and oversee the execution of new and existing forensic engineering engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Coordinate directly with clients as assigned, helping maintain strong relationships and contributing to client satisfaction and retention.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure smooth project workflow, clear communication, and alignment on priorities. 
• Travel within the region to support client site investigations, team collaboration, and leadership initiatives.

Operations

• Conduct forensic field inspections into the cause and origin of incidents related to residential and commercial property damage claims and/or construction or design defect claims (litigation)
• Assess the condition of existing structures for prospective buyers/sellers/tenants
• Inspect in-construction structures to prevent future claims/losses (loss control)
• Research failures attributed to the building design or construction to determine cause and origin of incident
• Develop detailed plan for remediation of loss: scope, schedule
• Develop expert investigative reports with detailed findings and plans for remediation for senior management review and client presentation
• Plan and execute business development activities and presentations, including regular contact with existing and prospective clients in the region
• Lead and manage in support of strategic plans that align with the organization’s vision and defined business objectives
• Support construction of strong cross-functional teams to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results
• Manage assigned projects consistent with contracts and proactively alert assigned Director to any potential challenges or issues
• Ensure compliance of operations with all local, state and Federal (and International, if applicable) regulations, as well as compliance with company policy
• Ensure consistent high quality on deliverables for the practice
• Provide expert witness testimony for litigation cases as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, a Master's degree and 6 years of related experience, or 11 years of related experience and no degree.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required, with multiple states preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven track record of customer relationship management and staff management and development
• Ability to carry and operate a 24-foot extension ladder unassisted, walk on sloped roofs and uneven surfaces, and work in small spaces (attics, crawl spaces)
• Strong knowledge of the residential (IRC), commercial (IBC) and existing (IEBC) I-codes
• Understanding of wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structural framing and foundation components
• Understanding of building envelope components preferred
• Experience in providing reliable work product review for technical deliverables
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Able to provide oversight and direction to assigned staff
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Developing increased emotional intelligence to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals at all levels, both internally and externally
• Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions
• Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required