Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer

Keystone Experts + Engineers

Wilmington (NC)

Remote

USD 55,104 - 96,432

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A forensic engineering firm is seeking a licensed Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer for a remote, part-time role. Responsibilities include conducting site evaluations, analyzing structural failures from various disasters, and preparing reports for insurance claims. Qualified candidates must hold a professional engineering license, possess a degree in civil or structural engineering, and excel in communication and problem-solving. This position offers flexibility and requires prompt availability for inspections.

Qualifications

Licensed Civil and Structural Engineers with forensic investigation experience.
Ability to access difficult areas such as roofs and crawl spaces.
Availability for assignments and site inspections within 5-7 days.

Responsibilities

Perform site evaluations and field analysis of structures.
Provide evaluations for failures due to natural disasters.
Prepare findings and recommendations for insurance claims.

Skills

Active Professional Engineering license

Building materials knowledge

Strong problem-solving ability

Outstanding written & verbal communication

Tech-savvy across multiple software platforms

Education

Degree in civil or structural engineering

Job description

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When answers matter most, Keystone Experts & Engineers deliver. Keystone specializes in forensic engineering and investigative services for commercial and residential structures, vehicles, and products. Our multi-disciplinary team includes highly experienced engineers, architects, fire investigators, contractors, and industry experts strategically located across the country to serve a national client base. Keystone provides streamlined, fact‑based forensic consulting services designed to meet our clients’ needs with clarity, accuracy, and timeliness. Our reports are tailored to client specifications and backed by expert analysis, ensuring clear, defensible conclusions and industry‑leading turnaround times.

Our values, “The Keystone Way,” guide every project. They are our commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity, honesty, accuracy, timeliness, and accountability.

About the Role

We are seeking licensed (PE) Civil and Structural Engineers with experience completing forensic investigations to determine the cause and origin of various site issues, including design and construction defects, and weather‑related damage to residential, commercial, and industrial properties. This is a fully remote, part‑time, 1099 contracted position.

What You’ll Do

Perform site evaluations, field analysis, and assessments of structural and architectural systems, low/steep‑slope roofing systems, and foundation systems.
Provide evaluations for failures as a result of hail damage, wind damage, moisture intrusion, flooding, building envelope failures, and general construction failures.
Provide general recommendations for remediation and repair, and perform structural failure analysis, and evaluation of damage from hurricanes, tornados, ice/wind/snow, fires, explosions, blasting, construction vibrations, and differential foundation movement.
Conduct investigations of accidents or disasters to determine causes and contributing factors.
Evaluate structural or water damage caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wind events, hail storms or floods.
Ensure proper maintenance & construction of affected building components & systems.
Safely access roofs, attics & crawl spaces to photo document areas of interest.
Identify and interview witnesses and/or other key parties involved.
Prepare & submit findings and recommendations that can be used to resolve insurance claims or litigation matters.

Qualifications

Active Professional Engineering license(s) required.
Degree in civil or structural engineering or similar field.
Well‑versed in building materials, codes, construction methods & common modes of failure.
Ability to access roof, attic and crawl space areas.
Ability to adhere to tight deadlines.
Availability to readily accept assignments and perform site inspection within 5-7 days.
Tech‑savvy across multiple software platforms, tools / equipment & investigative techniques.
Outstanding written & verbal communication skills.
An analytical mind and strong problem‑solving ability.

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