Northeast Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer — Field Expert

Rimkus Consulting Group; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer to perform forensic investigations for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. You will assess causes of failures, prepare reports, and manage multiple projects with client-facing roles. A B.S.

in Civil/Structural Engineering is required, with P.E. licensure preferred or obtainable. This salaried exempt role involves field and office work, rigorous analysis, and up to 50% travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering or higher.
• P.E. licensure in the state of employment or ability to obtain it quickly.
• 5+ years of experience; project management/field investigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs investigations of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
• Field investigations to determine cause and origin of construction defects or failures; gather evidence and interview stakeholders.
• Prepare oral and written reports to document findings and provide expert testimony when needed.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate with other experts to deliver client reports on time.
• Ensure safety and due diligence during project execution.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Client interaction

Technical writing

Education

B.S. Civil/Structural Engineering or higher

P.E. licensure in state or ability to obtain

Tools

MS Office

CAE software

Job description

Rimkus Consulting Group seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer to perform forensic investigations for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. You will assess causes of failures, prepare reports, and manage multiple projects with client-facing roles. A B.S.

in Civil/Structural Engineering is required, with P.E. licensure preferred or obtainable. This salaried exempt role involves field and office work, rigorous analysis, and up to 50% travel to client sites.