Field Forensic Structural Engineer – Root-Cause & Analysis

Nederveld, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nederveld Inc. is seeking a Forensic Structural Engineer to perform field, office, and lab investigations to determine root causes of failures in building skeletons and envelopes. This role is hands-on, requiring fieldwork, testing, and reporting.

You will conduct technical research, apply engineering principles to real-world problems, and communicate findings clearly to clients in written reports, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's in civil engineering required; PhD preferred.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory or project management experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer status required.

Responsibilities

• Complete hands-on failure analysis assignments in the field and testing facility.
• Document facts and report finalization of findings.
• Technical research.
• Ability to apply theories and knowledge to real-world situations.
• Complete assignments on time as requested by the client.
• Conduct ethical practices consistently.
• Convey complex issues in an understandable manner to a lay audience through report writing.

Skills

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master's in civil engineering

Ph.D. in civil engineering preferred

Tools

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Nederveld Inc. is seeking a Forensic Structural Engineer to perform field, office, and lab investigations to determine root causes of failures in building skeletons and envelopes. This role is hands-on, requiring fieldwork, testing, and reporting.

You will conduct technical research, apply engineering principles to real-world problems, and communicate findings clearly to clients in written reports, with travel as needed.