Building Diagnostics & Forensic Engineer

Berman & Wright Architecture, Engineering & Planning; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national architecture and engineering firm is seeking Graduate Architects, Engineers, & Construction Professionals to join their North Jersey office. The ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of solid experience in U.S. construction, design, or forensic work. Responsibilities include performing detailed diagnostics on buildings, using specialized equipment, and contributing to technical reports. The role also involves client interaction and supporting business development. Bachelor’s Degree and proficiency in Microsoft applications required.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years solid U.S. construction, design, forensic, or building diagnostic experience.
• Capable of leading field investigations with guidance and delegating tasks.
• Demonstrable technical writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth investigations of site development and building components.
• Use diagnostic equipment and conduct field testing as per standards.
• Develop technical reports based on investigation findings.
• Communicate findings effectively to clients and support business development.

Skills

Building diagnostic investigations

Technical writing skills

Microsoft applications proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Construction equipment

Job description

Berman & Wright is a professional architectural, engineering, and planning firm focused on ensuring that buildings and facilities are built correctly to properly perform and endure over time. We have a 35-year heritage of delivering solutions to help mitigate building issues, providing excellent service, technical advice, and quantifiable results. We are looking for Graduate Architects, Engineers, & Construction Professionals with 5-10 years solid U.S. construction, design, forensic or building diagnostic experience for the North Jersey office of our national Architecture, Engineering & Planning firm.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to Principals and Senior Project Consultants from the New Jersey office

• Define and perform in-depth building diagnostic/forensic investigations of site development, building envelope, interior components, and equipment; identifying deficiencies and damages, and documenting conditions
• Use conventional and specialized diagnostic equipment for the detection of concealed conditions and perform field testing using ASTM and other standards
• Contributory writer for report development with a demonstrable ability to compose and supplement the content of technical reports, develop tabular and graphic information, photographic databases and other work product based on investigation findings
• Interact with clients to introduce and discuss findings from investigations; with an ability to clearly articulate the firms’ methods, goals, and opinions during presentations
• Support the firms business development and marketing efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Capable of planning, implementing and leading field investigations with guidance from senior personnel, delegating tasks and supervising employees for multiple projects
• Knowledge of tools and construction equipment a plus
• Demonstrable technical writing skills
• Computer literacy and proficiency in all Microsoft applications

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