Civil Structural Engineer (Forensic Engineering)

Sea Island Company; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certifications covered

Professional development

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Bonus program

Forensic training

Health plans

HSA available

Wellness rewards

Dental & vision

401(k) match

STD/LTD & life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Employee assistance program

FSAs & Tuition reimbursement

On-site gym

Hybrid work after training

Job summary

S-E-A is a forensic engineering firm with 50+ years of experience, seeking an experienced civil/structural engineer. The role focuses on field investigations, cause analysis, and reporting to support remediation and litigation needs.

Applicants should have a PE license, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%. The firm offers extensive forensic training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's in Civil/Structural engineering.
• PE registration required through testing.
• Strong writing skills and clear communication.
• Public speaking and client interaction experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations of structural failures across buildings and sites.
• Determine cause/origin/extent of failures including water intrusion and system faults.
• Perform foundation, site evaluations, and sub-surface investigations as needed.
• Prepare oral and written reports documenting findings and remediation steps.
• Deliver presentations and support expert testimony when required.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and business opportunities.
• Keep professional knowledge current via training and networks.

Skills

Written communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree a plus

Job description

Job Description

S-E-A is a forensic engineering firm with over 50 years of experience serving as a neutral, third part subject expert, analyzing technical failures. Our engineers reverse engineer and look for the "why" when things fail. Prior forensic industry experience strongly preferred.

Compensation highly depends on experience and education. Applicants with more substantial (and/or forensic) experience should expect higher compensation.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and analyze failures involving all types of structures and construction problems including residential, commercial and industrial properties
• Determine of the cause, origin, and extent of structural failures, water intrusions, construction defects and building system failures including envelope, roof, wall and glazing
• Assignments may include foundation settlement investigations, structural assessments, site evaluations, sub-surface investigations, vibration analysis, construction site accidents and building egress accident evaluations
• Analyze failures in buildings and other infrastructure systems by conducting site visits and applying engineering principles and practices in accordance with codes and industry standards
• Conduct unbiased investigations for various types of clients
• Responsible for retention and development of client relations
• Prepare oral and written reports in layman's terms that document causes of failure, extent of loss, and recommended remediation
• Deliver professional presentations, develop client relationships and promote self to client groups
• Ability to support conclusions by appropriate expert testimony in legal proceedings
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required, Master's degree a plus
• A minimum of seven years of post-academic civil/structural experience
• P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration required through testing
• Must possess strong writing skills
• Public speaking experience a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to climb ladders and inspect roofs
• Ability to carry equipment to and from job sites
• Ability to work at various heights on structures
• Ability to maneuver in and around buildings and in confined spaces
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
• Ability to drive in all conditions
• Ability to fly on airplanes
• Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
• Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications

Benefits

• Company-funded professional certifications, fees, licenses and dues
• Company-funded professional development
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Parental leave policy
• Performance bonus program
• Extensive forensic training
• Two medical plans
• Company-funded HSA
• Wellness Rewards program
• Dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement above the federal rate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Majority of office locations have on-site workout facility
• Potential for hybrid work arrangement after training

S-E-A places a strong value on employee health and wellness across the company. As part of this commitment, S-E-A offers several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, such as medical, dental and vision plans, company-paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, parental leave, company-funded HSA, an employee assistance program and a wellness rewards program. Additionally, most offices have an on-site workout facility.