Forensic Structural Engineer - Remote & Growth Opportunities

Rimkus; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Work from home

Job summary

Rimkus is seeking a Structural Engineer with forensic experience in Raleigh, NC to join our team. You will perform investigations of residential, commercial, and industrial properties, determine causes of failures, prepare findings, and support expert testimony as needed.

Requires a B.S. in Structural Engineering, a PE license, and 2–10+ years of work experience. Travel up to 50% is possible; this is a salaried exempt position with competitive salary and full benefits.

Qualifications

• B.S. Structural Engineering degree or higher.
• P.E. required 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
• Performs forensic assignments within the field of structural 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, building envelope failures and/or damage, as well as determine the extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage.
• Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure and/or damage, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and recommended remediation are essential as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
• Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supports as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.
• Ensures that procedure is followed and performs safety and due diligence of the project when it is being completed.
• Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Structural engineering

Project management

Field investigations

Client relations

Education

B.S. Structural Engineering

PE licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

ETABS

SAP2000

MS Office

Job description

Rimkus is seeking a Structural Engineer with forensic experience in Raleigh, NC to join our team. You will perform investigations of residential, commercial, and industrial properties, determine causes of failures, prepare findings, and support expert testimony as needed.

Requires a B.S. in Structural Engineering, a PE license, and 2–10+ years of work experience. Travel up to 50% is possible; this is a salaried exempt position with competitive salary and full benefits.