Forensic Structural/Civil Engineer (B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Level, PE) (56007)

ARCCA, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, is a growing national forensic, scientific, and engineering firm with six offices nationwide located in Penns Park, PA (suburban Philadelphia); Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL; Hollywood, FL; Oakland, CA; and Seattle, WA. Since 1987, ARCCA has assisted thousands of clients in addressing technical and scientific challenges while supporting litigation needs. The company’s experienced and credentialed professionals provide services in Forensic Engineering, Expert Witness Testimony, Sports Biomechanics and Human Performance, and Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation. The quality of this work has established ARCCA as a trusted partner for insurance companies, law firms, government agencies, and corporate safety, claims, and risk management departments.

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ATS serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Together, ARCCA and ATS advance a shared mission to create a safe and reliable world through precise technical and professional services.

Job Title: Forensic Structural/Civil Engineer

Department: Forensic Engineering

Location: REMOTE - Ideal candidate will sit in the Northeast (PA, NY, CT or MA)

The Forensic Engineering Department seeks an experienced Senior Civil or Structural Engineering professional to support complex residential and commercial property loss investigations. This role is ideal for an accomplished forensic engineer who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and brings deep technical expertise to the evaluation of structural failures, construction defects, and code compliance issues. The position offers the opportunity to apply advanced engineering judgment, develop authoritative technical opinions, and serve as a trusted expert to clients, counsel, and insurers across a wide range of loss scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of damages from various sources such as water intrusion, wind, vibration, impact, construction standard of care, and building envelope failure.
• Perform site and evidence inspections utilizing the latest in 3D scanning technology and software, conduct testing, failure analysis, and collect corresponding data.
• Provide post damage assessments outlining scope of repairs along with temporary support systems for repair, analysis, and design of structures and foundations.
• Work in a fast-paced environment involving multiple projects while remaining detail oriented.
• Prepare and deliver technical/educational presentations to existing and potential client groups and/or present as a keynote speaker at technical conferences.  You want to be seen and heard as the technical expert and elevate your exposure within the current and future client community.
• Enhance professional/technical knowledge and credibility through continuing education programs, review of technical publications, and the preparation of technical papers.
• Prepare technical reports of scientific findings and conclusions that can be understood by laypersons and supported by testimony during depositions and trials.
• Other duties as assigned.