Existing Building Forensics & Repair Engineer

Lerch Bates Inc.; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

ESOP – Employee Owned

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

10 holidays

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Lerch Bates, a global technical consulting firm, seeks an Existing Building Repair & Forensics Engineer in Golden, CO. You will evaluate existing buildings, investigate performance issues, and develop repair strategies from assessment through construction completion.

Join a team addressing building enclosures, structural systems, roofing, waterproofing, and façades. Travel to project sites, collaborate with architects and engineers, and contribute to capital planning and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within six months.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in engineering, architecture, construction, building science, restoration, rehabilitation, forensic engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of building design, construction methods, and building enclosure systems.
• Experience with roofing, waterproofing, facades, exterior walls, fenestration, or structural systems.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and communicate recommendations.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Strong organizational skills and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and condition assessments of existing buildings.
• Evaluate enclosure, roofing, waterproofing, façade, and structural systems.
• Review drawings, historical documents, and construction records to identify issues.
• Identify sources of water intrusion, air leakage, condensation, facade distress, and structural deterioration.
• Document findings with reports, photos, and presentations.
• Assist with development of repair, rehabilitation, and restoration recommendations.
• Prepare and review construction drawings, specs, and bid documents.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and staff.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions on repair strategies.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for conformance.
• Conduct site visits and construction observations.
• Review progress for compliance with documents and standards.
• Prepare site observation reports and communicate findings.
• Support QA during construction and resolve field issues.
• Coordinate project schedules, deliverables, and client communications.

Skills

Field investigations

Building enclosure systems

Structural analysis

Technical writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

WUFI

THERM

Job description

Lerch Bates, a global technical consulting firm, seeks an Existing Building Repair & Forensics Engineer in Golden, CO. You will evaluate existing buildings, investigate performance issues, and develop repair strategies from assessment through construction completion.

Join a team addressing building enclosures, structural systems, roofing, waterproofing, and façades. Travel to project sites, collaborate with architects and engineers, and contribute to capital planning and project delivery.