Civil/Structural Forensic Engineering

Keystone Experts + Engineers; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Experts & Engineers is seeking licensed Professional Engineers in civil and structural disciplines for remote, part-time forensic investigations of residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The role focuses on determining causes/origins of failures, including design/construction defects and weather-related damage.

The ideal candidate will conduct site evaluations, field analyses, and assessments of structural and architectural systems, prepare findings, and support insurance

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 communications skills.
• An analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

PE license

Software proficiency

Investigative techniques

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Deadline adherence

Availability on short notice

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Job description

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.

The Keystone Way is more than a process: it's our commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity, honesty, accuracy, timeliness, and accountability. These values guide every project we undertake. By combining top-tier expertise, open communication, and dependable service, we go beyond industry standards to deliver results our clients can trust.

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.

The ideal candidate will have experience...

• performing site evaluations, field analysis, and assessments of structural and architectural systems, low/steep-slope roofing systems, and foundation systems.
• providing evaluations for failures as a result of hail damage, wind damage, moisture intrusion, flooding, building envelope failures, and general construction failures.
• providing general recommendations for remediation and repair, and performing structural failure analysis, and evaluation of damage from hurricanes, tornados, ice/wind/snow, fires, explosions, blasting, construction vibrations, and differential foundation movement.

What you'll do

• 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 communications skills
• An analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability