Forensic Civil Engineer - Pittsburgh

Rimkus; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 83,300 - 124,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Rimkus is seeking a civil engineering professional in the Pittsburgh area to conduct forensic investigations across residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The role emphasizes determining causes/origins of failures, preparing comprehensive reports, and offering expert testimony as needed.

Qualified candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree (P.E. or 4th-year EIT preferred), with 2–10+ years of experience and the ability to manage multiple projects while interacting with clients and

Qualifications

• Requires Civil Engineering degree or higher.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or 4th‑year EIT in the employment state or ability to obtain quickly.
• 2–10+ years of experience; project management/field investigation preferred.
• Licenses or certifications may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
• Perform forensic assignments within civil engineering scope as defined with client budget and scope.
• Study causes/origin of construction defects or failures and determine repairability and extent of loss.
• Prepare oral and written reports documenting findings and provide opinions/testimony in litigation if needed.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate with experts to produce client reports timely.
• Ensure procedures are followed and maintain safety/due diligence on projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Analytical skills

Client interaction

Verbal & written communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD/CAE software

Job description

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 (e.g., client’s office, industrial, construction, and/or residential 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 depositions 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.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home

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.