Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer
Location
Worldwide
Posted
10 days ago
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0
Seniority
Mid Level
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Job Description
Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer
Keystone Experts + Engineers
Role Description We are seeking licensed (PE) Civil and Structural Engineers with experience completing forensic investigations to determine the cause and origin of various site issues, including: - Design and construction defects - Weather-related damage to residential, commercial, and industrial properties This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contracted position. The ideal candidate will have experience in: - Performing site evaluations, field analysis, and assessments of structural and architectural systems, low/steep-slope roofing systems, and foundation systems - Providing evaluations for failures as a result of: - Hail damage - Wind damage - Moisture intrusion - Flooding - Building envelope failures - General construction failures - Providing general recommendations for remediation and repair - Performing structural failure analysis and evaluation of damage from: - Hurricanes - Tornados - Ice/wind/snow - Fires - Explosions - Blasting - Construction vibrations - Differential foundation movement What you'll do: - Conduct investigations of accidents or disasters to determine causes and contributing factors - Evaluate structural or water damage caused by natural disasters such as: - Earthquakes - Hurricanes - Wind events - Hail storms - Floods - Ensure proper maintenance & construction of affected building components & systems - Safely access roofs, attics & crawl spaces to photo document areas of interest - Identify and interview witnesses and/or other key parties involved - Prepare & submit findings and recommendations that can be used to resolve insurance claims or litigation matters Qualifications - Active Professional Engineering license(s) required - Degree in civil or structural engineering or similar field - Well-versed in building materials, codes, construction methods & common modes of failure - Ability to access roof, attic and crawl space areas - Ability to adhere to tight deadlines - Availability to readily accept assignments and perform site inspection within 5-7 days - Tech-savvy across multiple software platforms, tools/equipment & investigative techniques - Outstanding written & verbal communications skills - An analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability
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