Licensed Building Enclosure Forensic Engineer — Lead

Higginsassoc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company paid health, dental and V

401(k)

Unlimited time off

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Higgins & Associates, Inc. is a leading forensic architecture and engineering firm seeking a licensed Professional Engineer or Architect with extensive building enclosure experience to lead investigations for roofing, waterproofing, fenestration and exterior wall assemblies.

The role supports litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters across the United States. You will develop expert reports, review design documentation, and mentor staff while collaborating with attorneys, homeowners

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of professional experience in architecture, building enclosure consulting, forensic investigation, or related practice.
• Current PE or Architect license; reciprocal licensure in CO, TX and AZ preferred.
• Experience authoring expert reports for litigation and performing litigation-related investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigations of building enclosure performance including roofing, waterproofing, fenestration and exterior façades.
• Design and direct diagnostic testing programs, including destructive and non-destructive openings, water testing and infrared thermography.
• Review plans, specs, submittals and documentation to establish original design intent and causation.
• Develop expert reports and technical opinions defensible with codes and standards.
• Mentor staff, review work, and provide technical advice to clients and attorneys.

Skills

Forensic investigation

Building enclosure consulting

Litigation support

Client communication

Project management

Excel/Word communication

Education

Degree in civil/structural or architectural engineering

Registered Roof Consultant / Exterior Wall Consultant / Building Enclosure Consultant credentials

Tools

AutoCAD

BlueBeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Higgins & Associates, Inc. is a leading forensic architecture and engineering firm seeking a licensed Professional Engineer or Architect with extensive building enclosure experience to lead investigations for roofing, waterproofing, fenestration and exterior wall assemblies.

The role supports litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters across the United States. You will develop expert reports, review design documentation, and mentor staff while collaborating with attorneys, homeowners