Forensic Engineer/Architect

LVI Associates; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a qualified professional to conduct site inspections, forensic investigations, and expert witness work for building, engineering, and construction matters. The role involves evaluating failures, reviewing drawings, and presenting defensible opinions to clients and counsel.

Hybrid role with opportunities in Los Angeles or San Diego; candidates from engineering or architecture backgrounds with licensure and strong writing skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Forensic engineering or architecture background required.
• Expert witness experience is required.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience developing and defending technical opinions.
• PE, SE, or RA licensure strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and forensic investigations.
• Evaluate failures, damage, defects, and building conditions.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Perform technical analyses and develop opinions.
• Prepare clear and defensible forensic reports.
• Support litigation and dispute-related assignments.
• Participate in depositions and/or provide expert testimony.
• Present technical findings to clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Expert witness experience

Technical writing

Strong communication skills

Defend technical opinions

Forensic investigations

Education

Engineering, Architecture, or related degree

Job description

Our client is a consulting firm providing forensic and technical expertise on building, engineering, and construction-related matters.

About the Role

The role combines forensic investigation, technical analysis, report preparation, client interaction, and expert witness work. Candidates may come from either an engineering or architecture background, provided they have relevant forensic and expert witness experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and forensic investigations
• Evaluate failures, damage, defects, and building conditions
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Perform technical analyses and develop opinions
• Prepare clear and defensible forensic reports
• Support litigation and dispute-related assignments
• Participate in depositions and/or provide expert testimony
• Present technical findings to clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders

Qualifications

• Engineering, Architecture, or related degree
• Relevant forensic engineering or architecture experience
• Expert witness experience required
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Experience developing and defending technical opinions
• PE, SE, or RA licensure strongly preferred
• Located in Los Angeles or San Diego
• Hybrid flexibility
• Los Angeles or San Diego location options
• Interesting and varied forensic assignments