PA/NJ - Sr. Project Forensic Engineer

H2m; Wall, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

H2M architects + engineers, a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and environmental consulting firm, seeks a full or part-time Engineer or Architect for a Senior Project Consultant role. The position emphasizes leading projects and maintaining client relationships in the insurance industry.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering or Architecture with 8+ years of experience, EIT, and potentially PE/RA licensure, plus strong reporting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• EIT required.
• Minimum 8+ years engineering or architectural experience with forensic engineering.
• Experience with insurance companies and law firms preferred; deposition/testimony helps.
• Strong analytical and field inspection skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with clients and staff.
• Ability to write technical reports; knowledge of building structures.
• Project management and supervisory experience highly desired.
• Experience with premises and walking surface investigations; product defects a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigations to determine cause, origin, and extent of damage for insurance clients.
• Investigate damages from catastrophes such as storms, hurricanes, and floods.
• Research literature and apply engineering principles per codes and standards.
• Provide detailed forensic reports outlining damage causes for clients.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure timely completion.
• Communicate timelines and updates with staff and clients regularly.
• Local travel and inspections of homes, roofs, and crawlspaces required.

Skills

Forensic engineering

Project management

Client communication

Field inspections

Building code knowledge

EIT

PE/RA licensure preferred

Leadership

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Master's degree preferred

EIT

PE or RA license preferred

Job description

H2M architects + engineers, a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and environmental consulting firm, seeks a full or part-time Engineer or Architect for a Senior Project Consultant. For this advanced role, we are seeking a candidate who is comfortable acting as a lead engineer in the department with a growing number of responsibilities as we continue our expansion. In addition to technical expertise on assignments, the ideal applicant will excel in customer service and maintaining our important business relationships throughout the insurance industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct residential and commercial forensic investigations to analyze and determine the cause, origin, and extent of structural failures, water intrusions, roof damage, construction defects and building system failures for insurance companies, attorneys, private homeowners and property owners.
• Investigate and assess damages due to catastrophes such as storm damage, hurricanes, and floods.
• Research technical publications and literature in support of evaluations, and apply engineering principles and practices in accordance with codes and industry standards.
• Provide detailed forensic engineering reports outlining cause and origin of damage to clients.
• Manage multiple projects and assume responsibility for project execution within requiredtimeframes.
• Communicate with staff and clients to provide timelines and project updates on a consistent basis.
• Experience with premises and walking surface investigations, product defect cases a plus.
• Local travel and inspections of homes, roofs and crawlspaces will be required.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture or closely related discipline required, Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years engineering or architectural experience and at least one (1) year of forensic engineering experience required.
• Experience working with insurance companies and law firms preferred. Deposition and expert testimony experience preferred.
• Requires strong analytical and field inspection skills.
• Must be highly motivated, dependable and conscientious.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with clients and subordinates.
• The ability to write technical reports and working knowledge of building structures.
• Project management and supervisory experience highly desired.
• Experience with premises and walking surface investigations, product defect cases a plus.
• EIT required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect [R.A] License preferred.

Additional Requirements

• A as part of your role, you may be required to work in environments where the use of a respirator is necessary. In such cases, H2M will provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations. Therefore, you will be required to participate in any necessary respirator fit testing, training, and medical evaluations in accordance with OSHA standards and company policy.
• Travel is required for this position, and you may be required to use your own vehicle for work related travel including travel to and from job sites if an H2M vehicle is not available.
• Due to the nature of the position, it is expected that you are able to work a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000 annually.