Remote Forensic Structural Engineer – Investigate & Report

Acuren; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, life insurance

401(k) and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Forensics Structural Engineer for remote work in Dallas, TX. You will manage structural forensic assignments, perform assessments, and prepare verbal and written reports for insurers, attorneys, homeowners, and property managers.

The role includes travel within 150 miles of the office and occasional travel to NV5 offices. A PE license (Florida or the ability to obtain within 6 months) is required, or will be pursued.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architecture Engineering.
• M.S. Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Residential and/or Commercial inspection & assessment experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards and construction practices is required. Litigation experience is a plus.
• PE license in Florida, or ability to obtain within 6 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Communication with clients before and after site visit and post report production, to review/clarify scopes and explain observations and findings.
• Perform on-site interviews with a variety of individuals to collect histories, data, concerns, etc.
• Photograph site conditions with an eye to explain conditions and determining cause of loss.
• Review codes, standards, research and apply critical formulation of facts to develop conclusions that assist clients resolve concerns and are defensible.
• Maintain good project data management/storage practices.
• Supervise, when appropriate, junior engineer (EI’s) in field work, report development, and research.
• Develop reports that outline site observations, applicable codes, standards, findings, and conclusions.
• Testify in legal proceeding, when required, in correlation to work product.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

B.S. Civil/Structural/Architectural Eng

M.S. Civil/Structural Eng (preferred)

Job description

NV5 is seeking a Forensics Structural Engineer for remote work in Dallas, TX. You will manage structural forensic assignments, perform assessments, and prepare verbal and written reports for insurers, attorneys, homeowners, and property managers.

The role includes travel within 150 miles of the office and occasional travel to NV5 offices. A PE license (Florida or the ability to obtain within 6 months) is required, or will be pursued.