Forensic Engineer - CURRENT OPENINGS

Slider Engineering Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus pay

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Voluntary Life and Vision insurance

STD and voluntary LTD

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Florida is seeking a Structural Engineer to conduct forensic investigations and analyze structural failures. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural Engineering, experience in forensic engineering, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include site investigations, data collection, and preparing detailed reports for legal purposes. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Five years of forensic engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Experience providing expert testimony in legal proceedings is a plus.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigations and on-site evaluations.
• Collect and analyze data using various tools and techniques.
• Prepare detailed forensic engineering reports.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Data collection and analysis

Forensic investigations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Florida

Job description

Overview

Responsible for investigating and analyzing structural failures, and other incidents to determine the root causes and provide expert opinions. Performs analysis of building materials for use in construction. Determines and documents the cause of structural failures, damages, and defects through site investigations. This position involves field investigations, data collection, analysis, and the preparation of detailed reports for legal and insurance purposes.

Responsibilities

• Forensic Investigations
• On-site investigations of structural failures, and other incidents.
• Gather and analyze relevant evidence, including site conditions, materials, and structural components.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyze data using various tools and techniques to reconstruct events leading to structural failures.
• Utilize engineering principles and expertise to identify the root causes of incidents.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed forensic engineering reports documenting findings, analyses, and conclusions.
• Provide or give support to those who give expert testimony in legal proceedings, if required.
• Code Compliance and Standards: Evaluate structures for compliance with building bodes, industry standards, and regulations.
• Stay informed about changes in relevant codes and standards.
• Risk Assessment: Assess risks associated with structural designs and existing structures to prevent future incidents.
• Make recommendations for improvements to enhance safety and structural integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Florida is preferred.
• Five years of forensic engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience providing expert testimony in legal proceedings is a plus.
• Driver’s License required.
• Willingness to travel is approximately 50%.

About the Company

• Competitive salary
• Bonus pay
• 401(k) with matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Voluntary Life and Vision insurance
• STD and voluntary LTD
• Vacation and sick pay