Forensic Engineer Contractor

DONAN

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 55,104 - 96,432

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

DONAN seeks a 1099 Independent Contractor Civil or Structural Engineer to work in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on forensic site studies, detailed reporting, and client communication to provide timelines and updates.

Qualified candidates are licensed P.E. in the assigning state with a civil or structural background, 2+ years in failure analysis, strong written skills, and proficiency with MS Word and PDF editing. Ability to work independently with reliable internet essential.

Qualifications

Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed in the state where work is assigned.
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related disciplines.
Two+ years of experience in failure analysis and knowledge of residential/construction/building codes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong technical writing abilities with MS Word.
General computer skills (Word, Chrome, etc.).
Superior customer service, team oriented, service-minded.
Ability to work without supervision.
Access to high-speed internet and reliable cellular reception.
Laptop with Word and PDF editing software for reports.
Necessary equipment to perform forensic projects.

Responsibilities

Site studies evaluating damages to materials or components for residential structures.
Write a technical report with detailed information on completed projects.
Communicate regularly with clients to provide timelines and updates.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

Microsoft Word

PDF editing software

Job description

We are currently seeking a 1099 Independent Contractor professional Civil or Structural Engineer in Columbus, OH.

Key Responsibilities

Site studies evaluating damages to materials or components for residential structures.
Write a technical report providing detailed and accurate information on completed projects.
Consistently communicate, document your communication, with clients to provide timelines and updates.
Provide excellent customer service to company internal and external customers.

Qualifications

Registered as an active Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state where work is assigned and accepted.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, etc.).
Two plus years of experience in failure analysis, and knowledge of residential and construction, building codes, design, or related experience is highly preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Required to have strong technical writing abilities with experience using Microsoft Word.
Proficient with general computer skills (Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, etc.).
Must have superior customer service skills, be team oriented and enjoy service-oriented work.
Must be able to work efficiently without supervision.
Must have access to high-speed internet service and reliable cellular reception.
Must have or obtain a laptop with Microsoft Word and PDF editing software for report completion.
Must have or obtain necessary equipment to perform assigned and accepted forensic projects.

Physical Requirements

Frequently required to stand on one’s feet for prolonged periods of time.
Frequently required to lift and/or move objects weighing 50-100 lbs.
Frequently required to climb onto first and second story roofs, ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
Frequently required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Frequently required to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time.

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