Civil Engineer – Forensics

Rimkus

full-time

Posted on: 3/18/2026

Location Type: Remote

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About the role

Provides forensic consulting services requiring Civil Engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients
Assesses and determines the cause and origin of structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, and construction defects
Provides oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, expert testimony
Manages multiple projects
Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters
Prepares oral and written reports to document the causes of failure and/or damage, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and recommended remediation

B.S. Civil Engineering degree or higher
P.E. required in the state of employment or the ability to obtain it quickly
5+ years of experience
Project Management and/or Field Investigation preferred
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Must have strong organizational and time management skills
Must have high level of analytical skills
Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels
Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

forensic consultingstructural analysisbuilding envelope assessmentconstruction defect analysisproject managementfield investigationanalytical skills

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillstime managementclient interaction

Certifications

B.S. Civil EngineeringP.E. license