Forensic Civil Engineer - Pittsburgh

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc

Green Tree (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a civil engineer with forensic expertise to assess causes of structural failures and building envelope issues. You will generate findings, reports, and may provide expert testimony, handling multiple projects for insurance, legal, and industrial clients.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree (P.E. or EIT preferred) and 2–10+ years of experience. The role involves field investigations with up to 50% local travel and a salary range aligned with

Qualifications

Civil Engineering degree or higher.
P.E. license or 4th-year EIT in the state of employment or ability to obtain quickly.
2–10+ years of experience.
Project management and/or field investigation preferred.

Responsibilities

Investigate and analyze residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
Perform forensic assignments within civil engineering according to scope and budget.
Conduct field investigations, document conditions, interview stakeholders, and review drawings and specs.
Prepare oral and written reports; provide opinions and testimony in litigation as needed.
Manage multiple projects and coordinate with experts to produce client reports on time.
Ensure safety, due diligence, and develop client relationships.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Client interaction

MS Office & engineering software

Education

Civil Engineering degree or higher

P.E. license or 4th-year EIT

Tools

CAD/engineering software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelopes, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!

Overview

Provides forensic consulting services requiring civil engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Assesses and determines the cause and origin of structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, and construction defects, as well as determines the extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage. Provides oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, expert testimony. Manages multiple projects.

The salary range for this position is $83,300 - $124,900 and is dependent on education, experience, location, and certifications/licensure.

Essential Job Functions:

Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
Performs forensic assignments within the field of civil engineering expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures and/or damage and building envelope failures and/or damage, as well as determine the extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage. This includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting on-site investigations to document conditions, conducting in-person and/or telephone interviews, overseeing field testing, reviewing construction and/or design drawings, contracts, and/or specifications, and reviewing historical documentation.
Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure and/or damage, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and recommended remediation is essential, as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and support as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.
Ensures that the procedure is followed and performs safety and due diligence for the project when it is being completed.
Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.

Required Experience, Education, and Certifications:

Civil Engineering degree or higher.
P.E. or 4th-year EIT in the state of employment or the ability to obtain it quickly.
2-10+ years of experience.
Project management and/or field investigation preferred.
Depending on location, other licenses or certifications may be required.

Required Skills and Abilities

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
Must have a high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g., internal and external).
Must know a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients. Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements

Physical Demands-Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e., client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites). The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on sloped roofs, sit, climb ladders, bend, climb inside attics, crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, use handheld equipment and/or tools, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employees may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking with and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in a deposition or at trial. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.
Overtime-This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. There will be periods when overtime will be required, which the employee must comply with to meet the demands of the position.
Travel Requirements-This position requires up to 50% local/regional travel. Less than 5% of travel may be required outside of the area and overnight.

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions.

Rimkus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.