Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer
Keystone Experts + Engineers
part-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Connecticut • Ohio • United States
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About the role
- 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 or 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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Professional Engineering license(s) required
- Health insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
civil engineeringstructural engineeringbuilding materialsconstruction methodsinvestigative techniquesphoto documentationdamage evaluationfailure analysis
Soft Skills
analytical thinkingproblem-solvingwritten communicationverbal communicationtime managementinterviewing skills