Senior Forensic Engineer - Building Envelope Expert

LVI Associates; Youngstown (OH); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

401(k) with company match

Company laptop

Company cell phone

Company credit card

Licensing fees paid

Continuing education covered

Inspection equipment provided

Administrative and billing support

Job summary

LVI Associates in Northeast Ohio seeks a Senior Forensic Engineer or Registered Architect to support insurance claims, damage investigations, failure analysis, and building envelope assessments across Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Youngstown.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of engineering, architecture, construction, restoration, or forensic experience, with deep knowledge of building systems and strong report writing and client communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering, architecture, construction, restoration, or forensic experience.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and construction methods.
• Exposure to building enclosure consulting, roofing, waterproofing, moisture intrusion, exterior envelopes, or related areas.
• PE or RA license preferred and professional presence for client interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Investigate building failures, property damage, and construction-related issues.
• Evaluate wind, hail, storm, fire, collapse, vibration, water intrusion, and defects in claims.
• Inspect various building types and document findings with technical reports.
• Support litigation as required and liaise with carriers, adjusters, attorneys, and owners.
• Assess roofing systems, building enclosures, structural systems, and moisture barriers.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Client interface

Building construction knowledge

Education

Professional engineer (PE)

Registered Architect (RA)

Job description

LVI Associates in Northeast Ohio seeks a Senior Forensic Engineer or Registered Architect to support insurance claims, damage investigations, failure analysis, and building envelope assessments across Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Youngstown.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of engineering, architecture, construction, restoration, or forensic experience, with deep knowledge of building systems and strong report writing and client communication skills.