U.S. Forensic is an engineering firm offering evaluation, reporting, and expert witness testimony.
Professional Engineer – Structural Forensics
Location
Illinois
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$100K - $150K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Professional Engineer – Structural Forensics
U.S. Forensic
• Conduct detailed forensic investigations of structural failures, collapses, and construction defects. • Perform site inspections and gather relevant data to support forensic analysis. • Utilize engineering principles and practices to analyze and assess structural issues. • Prepare clear and concise technical reports outlining findings and conclusions. • Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings when required. • Stay current with industry trends, codes, and standards related to structural engineering.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Seeking a Licensed Civil or Structural Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Illinois.
- Structural Engineer (S.E.) licensure is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Experience with expert testimony in legal proceedings is a plus.
Benefits
- EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability
- Diversity in the workplace
- Professional development opportunities
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• Conduct forensic investigations involving structural failures, collapses, construction defects, and property damage claims • Perform site inspections and gather relevant field data, measurements, photographs, and documentation • Analyze structural systems and determine the cause, origin, and extent of reported damages or failures • Apply engineering principles, applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices to develop conclusions • Prepare clear, concise, and technically sound forensic engineering reports • Participate in depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial proceedings as an expert witness when required • Communicate findings effectively with clients, attorneys, insurance professionals, and other stakeholders • Maintain current knowledge of applicable building codes, engineering standards, and forensic investigation methodologies • Perform other project-related consulting services as assigned
• Lead projects and serve as the primary point of contact • Coordinate site visits, resources, and timelines to keep projects on track • Conduct site visits and testing to gather data across property types • Produce reports that combine inspection, testing, and analysis data to identify root cause and make recommendations on repair or replacement. • Support regional growth through recruiting and business development • Build and maintain strong client relationships while generating new work • Partner with business development on conferences and client outreach • Review and interpret relevant building codes as necessary for issues about the scope of work • Oversee the development of repair or replacement design scope, as needed.


