Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer

About the roleWe are seeking licensed (PE) Civil and Structural Engineers with experience completing forensic investigations to determine the cause and origin of various site issues; including design and construction defects, and weather-related damage to residential, commercial and industrial properties.This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contracted position.The ideal candidate will have experience...performing site evaluations, field analysis, and assessments of structural and architectural systems, low/steep-slope roofing systems, and foundation systems.providing evaluations for failures as a result of hail damage, wind damage, moisture intrusion, flooding, building envelope failures, and general construction failures.providing general recommendations for remediation and repair, and performing structural failure analysis, and evaluation of damage from hurricanes, tornados, ice/wind/snow, fires, explosions, blasting, construction vibrations, and differential foundation movement.What you'll doConduct investigations of accidents or disasters to determine causes and contributing factorsEvaluate structural or water damage caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wind events, hail storms or floodsEnsure proper maintenance & construction of affected building components & systemsSafely access roofs, attics & crawl spaces to photo document areas of interestIdentify and interview witnesses and/or other key parties involvedPrepare & submit findings and recommendations that can be used to resolve insurance claims or litigation mattersQualificationsActive Professional Engineering license(s) requiredDegree in civil or structural engineering or similar fieldWell-versed in building materials, codes, construction methods & common modes of failureAbility to access roof, attic and crawl space areasAbility to adhere to tight deadlinesAvailability to readily accept assignments and perform site inspection within 5-7 daysTech-savvy across multiple software platforms, tools / equipment & investigative techniquesOutstanding written & verbal communications skillsAn analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability

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