Senior Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer

J.S. Held LLC; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Job summary

J.S. Held is seeking a highly experienced Senior Forensic Engineer to lead investigations in Civil/Structural matters within the Forensic Architecture & Engineering practice.

This role focuses on large loss forensic investigations, litigation support, and technical reporting, with opportunities to mentor staff and influence growth across the FA&E practice. The position offers engagement with clients across insurance, legal, and construction sectors, potential to testify, and a hybrid work

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil/Structural engineering and active PE/SE license.
• Advanced forensic engineering experience including forensic consulting.
• Strong written and verbal communication; courtroom testimony experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex forensic investigations and prepare expert reports.
• Provide testimony as an expert witness when required.
• Manage client engagements and pursue new business opportunities in insurance, legal, and construction sectors.
• Mentor engineers and oversee project delivery and quality.

Skills

Forensic engineering

Communication skills

Expert report writing

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Senior Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer

• Full-time
• Job Location Type: Hybrid
• Department: Forensic Architecture & Engineering

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

J.S. Held is seeking a highly experienced and technically accomplishedSenior Forensic Engineerto serve as a senior-level contributor within our Forensic Architecture & Engineering practice. This role is ideal for a licensed professional engineer with deep expertise in large loss forensic investigations, litigation support, and technical reporting.

You will lead complex investigations, provide expert analysis and testimony, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients. This role offers significant visibility and influence across the practice, with opportunities to mentor or manage staff, contribute to thought leadership, and support business development initiatives with a goal of increases large loss and complex work throughout J.S Held’s FA&E practice. The individual is expected to bring over existing client relationships to support revenue generation and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and long-term relationship development.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within insurance, legal, and construction sectors.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement growth strategies.

Strategic Leadership & Team Development

• Help to mentor and grow a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight on client engagements, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Support professional development and knowledge sharing across the team.

Tehnical Oversight & Project Delivery

• Oversee and conduct forensic investigations into a variety of structural failures, construction defects, and material performance issues.
• Prepare and review expert reports, technical analyses, and litigation support documents.
• Testify as an expert witness in legal proceedings when required.
• Ensure consistency in inspection methodology, client communication, and deliverable quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering field (ABET-accredited).
• Active PE or SE license.
• Advanced engineering experience, including forensic consulting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including expert report writing and courtroom testimony.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with insurance carriers, law firms, or construction litigation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex assignments.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to travel to various project sites and conduct field investigations.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Must be able to carry and operate equipment relevant to role
• Physically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match

The estimated salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000 USD. The salary range is based on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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