Senior Building Enclosure & Forensic Engineer

Higgins & Associates Inc

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work env

Bonus program

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 forensic investigations of roofing, waterproofing, fenestration and exterior walls.

The role supports litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters. Essential duties include directing diagnostic testing, reviewing documentation to establish design intent and causation, and developing defensible expert

Qualifications

Eight+ years of professional experience in architecture, building enclosure consulting, forensic investigation, or closely related practice.
Current license as a Professional Engineer or a licensed Architect (Colorado, Texas and Arizona preferred).
Experience performing litigation-related investigations and authoring expert reports.

Responsibilities

Lead forensic investigations of building enclosure performance (roofs, waterproofing, fenestration, exterior walls).
Design and direct diagnostic testing programs, including destructive and non-destructive openings and infrared thermography.
Review plans, specs, submittals, and warranties to establish original design intent and causation.
Develop expert reports and opinions defensible with codes and standards.
Assist with architectural designs, construction documents, and specifications for repairs.
Mentor staff and peer-review colleagues; provide technical advice to clients.