Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer

Envista Forensics; Connecticut; On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Envista Forensics is seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer with a strong background in design, failure analysis, and field work. The role combines field investigations with office analysis and requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Active PE and 5–7+ years’ experience across residential, commercial, and industrial settings are desirable. Travel up to 30% and proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related discipline is required
• Active PE is required (in the state of employment is preferred)
• 5 to 7+ years’ experience in design in combination of residential, commercial and industrial setting preferred
• Experience with commercial and industrial facilities is desired.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Technical expertise including Microsoft Suite and CRM.
• 25 - 30% travel
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in a work capacity
• Ability to work in inclement weather and various environmental conditions
• Ability to work in high areas such as roofs or scaffolding, requiring physical agility, balance, and resistance to acrophobia.

Responsibilities

• Investigates the origin and cause of failures, damages, or defects in the civil/structural fields within residential, commercial, and industrial sites.
• Analyzes the failure of building systems, determines the cause of failures, evaluates the quality of construction or reviews design or maintenance procedures.
• Participates in catastrophe responses such as hurricanes, tornados, floods, wildland fires, and earthquakes.
• Performs field investigations, and leads multi-party examinations and documentation of damaged property.
• Research failure modes and code requirements as needed, and prepare recommendations for repair and/or remediation as appropriate.
• Prepares accurate, clear, thorough, and concise reports and letters outlining the cause and origin of the damages to clients.

Skills

PE license

Civil/Structural design

Field investigations

Communication skills

Travel 25-30%

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM

Job description

Envista Forensics is seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer with a strong background in design, failure analysis, and field work. The role combines field investigations with office analysis and requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Active PE and 5–7+ years’ experience across residential, commercial, and industrial settings are desirable. Travel up to 30% and proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM are required.