Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer

Keystone Experts + Engineers

Licensed Civil/Structural Engineer conducting forensic investigations for Keystone Engineers specializing in commercial and residential structures. Evaluate damage and provide recommendations for remediation and repair.

Posted 6/11/2026part-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringstructural engineeringbuilding materialsconstruction methodsinvestigative techniquesphoto documentationaccident investigationdamage evaluationfailure analysis

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingproblem-solvingwritten communicationverbal communicationtime managementinterviewing skills

Certifications

Professional Engineering license