Forensic Engineer Civil Structures and Building Envelope

CEP Forensic Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forensic engineering firm in Calgary seeks a Civil Engineer to conduct investigations related to structural failures and building science. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering along with 8 years of related experience. The role involves managing investigations, collaborating with experts, and providing client reports and testimony. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Fun and supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in failure and damage analysis of structures.
• Experience in design, construction, and maintenance of building envelope mechanisms.
• Ability to write clear and precise investigation reports.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage investigations and determine root causes of failures.
• Attend client meetings and perform inspections.
• Collaborate to deliver analytical reports to clients.
• Provide expert testimony in court if necessary.
• Support early career technical staff development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

P. Eng. designation

Job description

Forensic Engineer - Civil Structures and Building Envelope

CEP Forensic Inc., 2435 - 42 Ave, NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:59 AM

Founded in 1972 by 3 engineers, CEP Forensic Inc. now has 10 offices across Canada and employs over 200 professionals. At our core, you will find a diverse and passionate team united by a singular purpose to uncover the truth, every single time. Our Values of Trust, Caring, Excellence, and Adaptability, aren’t just words on paper, they are the foundational pillars that guide our every action and decision.

In over 50 years of existence, CEP Forensic has successfully determined the most probable cause of a loss or a failure in over 130 000 cases in a wide range of fields including; Fire Investigation, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical and Biomechanical, Structural and Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Collision Reconstruction, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering as well as Environmental Science.

We're looking for a top-notch Civil Engineer to join our awesome team in Calgary. This is a technically demanding, challenging and most rewarding role requiring a thorough understanding of civil structures with specialty in building envelope engineering and its application in failure investigations.

Would you like to write CEP's future with us?

The role:

As a Civil Forensic Expert, you will:

• Perform and manage building science and structural failure investigations and determine root and cause of the failure and damage to buildings, foundations, structures, and building envelope mechanisms.
• Attend client meetings and on-site inspections, perform survey and condition assessment and gather evidence. Review technical documentation including drawings, standards, codes, regulations, material specifications, maintenance, modifications records, etc. Perform Provincial Codes and Standards compliance analysis and reviews. Determine circumstances surrounding the incident by capturing data, photographs, videos, and interviewing parties associated with the incident.Safely secure evidence for further analysis, and presentation to client and/or in court if required.
• Collaborate with other experts and practice leads to deliver holistic and robust analytical reports to clients. Provide expert testimony in the court, if required.
• Coach and mentor early career technical staff to support their professional development.
• Assist with new business development and represent the company with professionalism and expertise in client interactions and industry events.
• Always follow HSE guidelines, procedures, and policies. Ensure safety of self, others, and the assets.

What you bring to the table:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in civil/ structural engineering and P. Eng. designation.
• Minimum 8 years of experience of failure and damage analysis, design, construction, maintenance of structures and building envelope mechanism of commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial buildings and infrastructure.
• Concern for efficiency, strong analytical, organizational and time management skills. Curiosity, good judgment, sense of initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to write clear and concise investigation reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and commitment to staying current with industry developments and continuous professional development.
• A sense of humor that can brighten up people around you.
• A deep understanding of the power of laughter and its ability to make even the toughest of cases seem less daunting.

But here’s the thing – we’re not just looking for someone who meets our requirements alone. We’re looking for someone who will bring to the table a unique personality, passion, and love for the forensic profession where some of the following benefits are waiting for you:

What to expect:

• Hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life harmonization;
• Fun and supportive work environment;
• Opportunities for professional growth;
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Performance bonuses. A benefits package with no waiting period, including health, dental, vision, massage therapy, mental wellbeing, employee and family assistance programs, virtual health consulting, RRSP, fitness and home office allowance, paid time off including your birthday, employee events and fun activities.
• A chance to work with some seriously awesome people.

So, if you are proud of your engineering expertise and are known for your passion in finding root and cause of failures, and damages of things, and you love the quest, got a bag full of your tools and are excited about this role, be our next top-notch expert!

CEP Forensic Inc., 2435 - 42 Ave, NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada