Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer

Summary

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. The Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer will perform forensic investigations, field observations, testing, analysis, technical reporting, client presentations, and expert witness work involving buildings, damage assessments, construction defects, and premises liability.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field observations, testing and data collection
• Prepares technical reports detailing observations made, testing results, research conducted, analysis, and opinions or recommendations
• Meets with and presents to peers and clients
• Engages in client-relations business development/marketing

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (from an ABET accredited school required)
• PE or SE license
• Highly qualified and experienced EI/EITs are considered
• 0 to 5 (entry to mid-level) years of experience as a forensic engineer
• Experience and/or willingness to learn in climbing moderate to steep-pitched roofs using hand rope assist, rope-and-harness, aerial lifts, etc
• Willingness to work at heights
• Familiar with modern building codes and industry standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to travel and conduct site inspections
• A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Must be able to travel to various project sites and conduct field investigations
• Must be able to work at heights
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments, both indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to access and work on pitched roofs, scaffolds, lifts, and other elevated surfaces and in enclosed spaces (attics, crawlspaces, etc.) with appropriate personal protection
• Must be able to lift, transport, set up, and utilize an extension ladder to access roofs and other elevated surfaces
• Physically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time
• Experience in engineering design or construction
• Experience conducting damage assessments and forensic investigations (preferred but not required)
• Storm damage and building envelope evaluation experience is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (from an ABET accredited school required)
• PE or SE license
• Highly qualified and experienced EI/EITs are considered
• 0 to 5 (entry to mid-level) years of experience as a forensic engineer
• Experience and/or willingness to learn in climbing moderate to steep-pitched roofs using hand rope assist, rope-and-harness, aerial lifts, etc
• Willingness to work at heights
• Familiar with modern building codes and industry standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to travel and conduct site inspections
• A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Must be able to travel to various project sites and conduct field investigations
• Must be able to work at heights
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments, both indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to access and work on pitched roofs, scaffolds, lifts, and other elevated surfaces and in enclosed spaces (attics, crawlspaces, etc.) with appropriate personal protection
• Must be able to lift, transport, set up, and utilize an extension ladder to access roofs and other elevated surfaces
• Physically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time

Nice to Haves

• Experience in engineering design or construction
• Experience conducting damage assessments and forensic investigations (preferred but not required)
• Storm damage and building envelope evaluation experience is a plus

Benefits

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit