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Engineering Design & Testing Corp. (EDT) · 1 hour ago

Forensic Engineer - Civil/Structural

Denver Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

Engineering Design & Testing Corporation (EDT) is a professional services organization providing forensic engineering and technical consulting services. The Forensic Engineer will manage investigations of various building structures, conduct structural analyses, and provide expert opinions and reports based on findings.

ConsultingLegalManufacturingProduct Design

Hiring Manager

Charles W. Jackson, Jr, M.B.A.

Responsibilities

Working independently, while ensuring the timely and cost-effective execution of assigned cases

Serving as the primary point of contact with clients including development and coordination of case budgets, work orders, site visits, cost estimates, and associated deliverables. Maintaining contact with clients on active cases to provide status updates, including case spend and budget status, and address questions, needs, or concerns at least every other week, or as otherwise agreed upon

Assisting with the development and ongoing updates to the scopes of work associated with assigned cases, as necessary

Making independent decisions for assigned cases, including the selection of applicable analysis and testing methodologies and identification and selection of resources relevant to execution of the established scope of work

Managing resources for assigned cases, including both in-house and third-party sub-contractors where applicable, to meet established deadlines

Engaging other disciplines to address areas of assignments outside of your experience or expertise / discipline, where necessary

Conducting onsite investigations, testing, and gathering applicable field data on residential, commercial and industrial properties to assess damage and gather evidence of loss

Reviewing and interpreting relevant building codes as necessary for issues pertaining to the established scope of work

Preparation of repair and / or replacement cost estimates, as necessary

Participating in conference calls and / or in-person meetings with clients regarding investigation status and results

Preparation of forensic reports clearly detailing the observations made, documentation and data collected, testing results, applicable research conducted, and the associated conclusions, with a goal to issue reports within ten (10) business days following the completion of the site exam unless otherwise agreed-to by client

Providing technical support and testifying as an expert witness in depositions and court proceedings, as necessary

Collaborating with clients, colleagues, attorneys and other industry professionals, as necessary

Maintaining weekly updates to case status reports and working with the Regional Engineering Manager and Chief Engineer to address any issues with clients or your assigned cases

Conducting research and keeping current with industry best practices and emerging technologies

Developing technical topics for publication, industry presentations, and both internal and external training and continuing education development

Supporting EDT’s marketing and business development resources including occasionally participating in client-relations meetings, attending industry conferences, preparing marketing and technical presentations, assisting with the development of marketing materials, preparing industry blogs and white papers, and engaging with other industry professionals

Participating in EDT’s mentorship program and supporting the training and development of new engineers in conjunction with the Chief Engineer and assigned Training Coordinator

Secure and maintain professional licensure (at Company’s expense) in all states where conducting investigations, including remaining current on any continuing education requirements, as necessary

Qualification

Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringP.E. LicenseAnalytical SkillsMS OfficeAdobe Acrobat DCBluebeam RevuInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeamwork

Required

Must be a licensed professional engineer

Thorough understanding of fundamental engineering principles

Firm understanding of applicable local, state, and federal building codes and standards, including but not limited to, the American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the International Building Code (IBC)

Willingness to travel

Physically able to climb, stand, walk and kneel for extended periods of time

Able to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors

Access work on roofs, scaffolds, lifts, and other elevated surfaces and enclosed spaces with the appropriate personal protective equipment and training

Self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as in a group environment

Dedication to ethics, quality, and customer service

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities

A high degree of integrity, honesty and moral values adhering to the Professional Engineer Code of Ethics

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as within a team environment

A collaborative demeanor with the ability to work through conflict, differing perspectives and opinions, and communicate across differing backgrounds and education levels

Ability to travel out-of-town, with periodic overnight travel required

Strong PC, Tablet and software skills, including MS Office® - Word, Excel, PowerPoint required

B.S. or M.S. Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required

7+ years' experience in civil / structural engineering, preferably with residential or commercial properties

P.E. License with NCEES registration required

Valid driver's license required

Preferred

Experience in storm damage and building envelope evaluation or forensic engineering preferred, but not required

Benefits

Secure and maintain professional licensure (at Company’s expense) in all states where conducting investigations, including remaining current on any continuing education requirements, as necessary.