SOUTHEASTERN FORENSIC CIVIL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a Civil Engineer with a PE license and forensic experience. You will conduct investigations on structural failures and interact with clients while managing unique projects. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive and Unique Salary Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates MUST currently hold a valid PE license and have forensic experience.
• Previous forensic experience is a plus.
• Candidates should enjoy investigative work on damaged structures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage investigations involving buildings and structures.
• Manage multiple projects and prepare written reports summarizing analyses.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and perform damage assessments.

Skills

Forensic Engineering Experience

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Advanced Technical Education degrees

Tools

MathCAD

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Civil Engineer - Structural Engineer - Failure Analysis - Investigative - PE

Qualified candidates MUST currently hold a valid PE license and have forensic experience. No Exceptions!

Unqualified candidates will not receive a response. No recruiters.

Previous Forensic Experience.

If you have experience in aspects of structure design, construction, and/or construction management, and enjoy seeing a site first-hand to determine why the structure or building component did not perform as expected or to determine how to repair damage to a structure, then you will find this job interesting. Typical projects will involve weather-, fire-, or water-damaged buildings and building components, soil movement, drainage and foundation issues, and defective construction and/or design. Key attributes for success are technical competence, the ability to communicate in both written and verbal forms with non-technical people, and the self-motivation to complete individual projects.

Responsibilities

Civil/Structural Engineer: As a Civil/Structural Engineer, you will conduct and manage investigations involving buildings, structures and structural components, including structural analysis, damage assessment, building code compliance, lab and field testing of construction materials, and review of structural designs. You will interact with clients and other consultants, manage multiple and unique projects, and prepare written reports summarizing your analyses.

Previous forensic experience is a plus and strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Forensic Engineering Experience
• Advanced Technical Education degrees (a plus)
• Computer Software Capable (for example: MathCAD, AutoCAD, MS Office)
• Industrial/Manufacturing/Design Experience

Professional Skills:

• Prioritize effectively
• Think independently
• Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
• Think and work analytically
• Cooperate and work well with others
• Exercise sound judgment and use common sense
• Foster strong, lasting relationships
• Embrace and thrive on challenge
• Show flexibility and adaptation to new situations

Characteristics:

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Honesty

Benefits

Engineering Design & Testing offers a comprehensive wage and benefits plan:

• Competitive and Unique Salary Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Training Opportunities

A culture of balance between work responsibilities and family life. Engineering Design & Testing Corp. provides the opportunity for engineers joining the firm to begin their careers learning alongside experienced and accomplished colleagues. Given the nature of the work, the engineers at the firm enjoy travel on assignment (field work) in the geographic area surrounding their office location. At the engineer’s discretion (very often as an opportunity for adventure), travel to other destinations can arise.

Our unique salary plan allows for financial growth unmatched in the industry.

EOE

Engineering Design & Testing Corp also has opportunities in other locations for Civil/Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers who are Licensed P.E.'s.

Please, no agencies or recruiters.

Job Type: Full-time