Forensic Structural Engineer (Remote)

Our client is hiring multiple Forensic Structural Engineers for their Charlotte office. Duties include evaluation of the cause of failure, extent of damage, and recommendations for repairs to buildings that have issues related to weather (including winds, storms, hail, earthquakes, and flooding), manmade issues such as plumbing leakage, construction defects, and accidents, and other losses such as fires.

The successful candidate will be the engineer of record for investigations of damage to buildings and other structures. Specific duties will include:

• Physical inspection of damaged buildings or structures
• Interviews with building owners, contractors, and others involved
• Evaluate scope of repair and repair options
• Evaluate the cause and extent of damage to building or structure
• Prepare written reports detailing findings, including observations, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations
• Support findings in occasional legal proceedings as needed, up to an included deposition and trial testimony as an expert witness

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 plus years of engineering experience required
• Must be licensed as an Engineer, plus the ability to obtain licenses in other states
• NCEES record helpful; must apply within six months of hire
• United States citizen or be legally authorized to work within the United States. We do not offer or sponsor visas.
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills; our reports are our only product
• Must never have been disciplined by an engineering board or licensing authority
• Must never have been disqualified as an expert witness
• Must be able to work independently, efficiently manage your time, and meet deadlines on multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to travel and support project needs both in and out of state
• Demonstrated intermediate-level computer skills, including Word and Excel. Basic knowledge of AutoCad very helpful.
• Must be willing to work added hours after storm events such as hurricanes; production bonuses paid accordingly

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• 5 plus years of engineering experience required
• PE required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), required