Senior Forensic Structural Engineer

Destek Engineering, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nationwide engineering firm seeks a senior civil/structural engineer with expertise in forensic engineering to investigate performance problems. This remote role involves guiding colleagues, conducting thorough investigations, and collaborating with various professionals to provide expert testimony and detailed reports. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and PE license, with significant experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• PE license is required.
• 8 years of engineering experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Surveys property, casualty and liability losses.
• Conducts investigations to determine the root cause of events.
• Develops plans, reports, and drawings to meet client needs.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Our parent company, a leading nationwide engineering firm, is seeking a senior civil / structural engineer with expertise in forensic engineering, investigating failures or other performance problems. This remote position is based in Southeast Massachusetts or Rhode Island.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex engineering assignments.
• Surveys property, casualty and liability losses, typically at residential and commercial buildings and loss scenes.
• Conducts investigations to determine the root cause of events and failures.
• Works closely with engineers and investigators to produce detailed reports, drawings, and/or outline the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Develops plans, reports and drawings to meet client’s needs and/or determine and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Provides expert testimony in a court of law and/or in depositions.
• Determines applicable engineering practices to fulfill the prescribed scope of work, project specifics, timelines, and cost estimates for the professional services provided.
• Collaborates with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers and attorneys to develop demand for your professional services.
• Collaborates with EFI’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Professional Engineering (PE) license

is required.

• Experience

Eight (8) years of engineering experience or equivalent combination of experience and education is required. Two (2) years of engineering experience in failure analysis and forensic engineering in insurance and/or risk management services industry would be preferred.

• Skills & Knowledge

Excellent oral and written communication

PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

Analytical and interpretive skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently or in a team environment

Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

• Compensation

For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $125,000-$145,000. There is an excellent, structured bonus plan and a comprehensive benefits package.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.

• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.

• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead,

• Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds

• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.

• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking:

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work

being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a

comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to

change the duties of the position at any time.

Employment Type

Our parent company, a leading nationwide engineering firm, is seeking a senior civil / structural engineer with expertise in forensic engineering, investigating failures or other performance problems. This remote position is based in Southeast Massachusetts or Rhode Island.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex engineering assignments.
• Surveys property, casualty and liability losses, typically at residential and commercial buildings and loss scenes.
• Conducts investigations to determine the root cause of events and failures.
• Works closely with engineers and investigators to produce detailed reports, drawings, and/or outline the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Develops plans, reports and drawings to meet client’s needs and/or determine and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Provides expert testimony in a court of law and/or in depositions.
• Determines applicable engineering practices to fulfill the prescribed scope of work, project specifics, timelines, and cost estimates for the professional services provided.
• Collaborates with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers and attorneys to develop demand for your professional services.
• Collaborates with EFI’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Professional Engineering (PE) license

is required.

• Experience

Eight (8) years of engineering experience or equivalent combination of experience and education is required. Two (2) years of engineering experience in failure analysis and forensic engineering in insurance and/or risk management services industry would be preferred.

• Skills & Knowledge

Excellent oral and written communication

PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

Analytical and interpretive skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently or in a team environment

Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

• Compensation

For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $125,000-$145,000. There is an excellent, structured bonus plan and a comprehensive benefits package.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.

• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.

• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead,

• Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds

• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.

• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking:

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work

being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a

comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to

change the duties of the position at any time.

Employment Type

Full-time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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