Civil / Structural Forensic Engineer (Contract)

Premacg; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Premacg is seeking a Civil / Structural Forensic Engineer based in North Carolina. This part-time contract role involves conducting property damage assessments for a variety of buildings, including residential and commercial. The engineer will be responsible for delivering reports based on thorough site evaluations. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, have a valid P.E. license in North Carolina, and demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills. Prior experience of at least three years is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering experience required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Perform property damage assessments for various buildings.
• Document existing conditions and interview parties on-site.
• Produce engineering reports consistent with company standards.

Skills

Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Dependability under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Project management tools

Job description

Civil / Structural Forensic Engineer (Contract)

Contract

North Carolina

Description:

Prema Consulting Group LLC (PCG) headquartered in Tampa, Florida provides accurate, unbiased, and evidence-based expert opinion with an industry-leading turnaround time to assist its clients in resolving property damage insurance claims and litigation matters.

Position Summary

This is a part-time, contract position. The primary responsibility of the Civil / Structural Forensic Engineer (FE) is to perform property damage assessments for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings and be in charge of delivering engineering reports consistent with company standards. This work will involve site visits where the engineer will document the existing conditions, interview the available parties, capture findings, and develop preliminary conclusions on which the report will be based.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Perform various physical tasks during site studies, including climbing stairs, walking on building roofs, and accessing confined spaces (e.g., attics and crawlspaces).

• Follow safe work practices and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds when required.
• Develop strong interpersonal relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain a courteous and respectful demeanor while addressing others’ needs.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including internal/external clients and contractors.
• Prepare, organize, and distribute project-related items to project stakeholders.
• Monitor project status, schedules, budgets, and contractors when necessary.
• Produce quality deliverables and complete assignments promptly per company standards. Report and escape project issues to management and help resolve when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering with 3+ years of engineering experience.

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the advertised state, with potential for additional state licenses.

Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to complete site studies.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent time management and multitasking skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, cloud-based software, and/or project management tools.

Solid organizational skills with attention to detail.

Dependable and reliable, especially under urgent conditions.

Completes tasks and projects with minimal supervision.

NCEES Record or willingness to obtain within 3 months is preferred.