Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); Remote; USD 86,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowed

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Match

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

J.S. Held is hiring an entry to mid-level Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer (PE or SE) to support investigations, prepare technical papers, and serve as an expert witness.

The role involves residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, with travel to project sites across the US and emphasis on safety while climbing roofs and evaluating envelopes. You will work within a dynamic Forensic Architecture & Engineering team, handling field observations, data collection, and report preparation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• PE or SE license required.
• 0–5 years as a forensic engineer (entry to mid-level).
• Experience or willingness to access rooftops for inspections.
• Proficiency with building codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field observations, testing, and data collection.
• Prepares technical reports detailing observations, results, and opinions.
• Meets with peers and clients to present findings.
• Engages in client-relations and business development/marketing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel willingness

Field observations

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE or SE license

Job description

• Department: Forensic Architecture & Engineering

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

Our Forensic Architecture & Engineering team is seeking an entry to mid-level Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer (PE or SE) to enhance our already robust team of professionals supporting our clients throughout the US. Our engineers routinely perform forensic investigations, provide consultation, prepare and deliver technical papers; and serve as expert witnesses. Our areas of practice include residential, commercial, and industrial buildings’ roofing, fenestration,foundationand envelopes; hazard assessments and resulting damage; design and construction defect evaluation; and premise liability evaluations.This positionwill require regular local and regional travel to project sites,utilizingladderstoworkat heightsincludingsteep roofpitches(withfall protection when needed). Active involvement in professional associations and societies is encouraged and supported.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts field observations,testingand data collection,
• Prepares technical reports detailing observations made, testing results, research conducted,analysis,and opinions or recommendations.
• Meets with and presents to peers and clients.
• Engages in client-relations business development/marketing.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (from an ABET accredited schoolrequired)
• PE or SE license
• Highly qualified and experienced EI/EITs are considered
• 0 to 5 (entry tomid-level) years of experience as a forensic engineer
• Experience and/or willingness to learn in climbing moderate to steep-pitched roofs using hand rope assist, rope-and-harness, aerial lifts, etc.
• Willingness to workat heights
• Familiar with modern building codes and industry standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to travel and conduct site inspections
• A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in engineering design or construction
• Experience conducting damage assessments and forensic investigations (preferred but notrequired)
• Storm damage and building envelope evaluation experience is a plus

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able tolift upto 50 pounds at times
• Must be able to travel to various project sites and conduct field investigations
• Must be able to work at heights
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments, both indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to access and work on pitched roofs, scaffolds, lifts, and other elevated surfaces and in enclosed spaces (attics, crawlspaces, etc.) withappropriate personalprotection
• Must be able to lift, transport, set up, andutilizean extension ladder to access roofs and other elevated surfaces
• Physically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match

The estimated salary range for this role is $86,000 - $91,000 USD. The salary range is based on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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