Senior Consultant – Civil/Structural Engineer

Rimkus

Forensic Consultant providing civil and structural engineering expertise addressing claims for Rimkus. Investigating structural failures and preparing detailed reports for legal clients.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Forensic Consulting, Civil and Structural Engineering, and Project Management, with a strong ability to analyze and report on structural failures and damages. Proficient in client communication and technical documentation, ensuring safety and due diligence in investigations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Engineering DegreeP.E. LicenseForensic InvestigationProject ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisBuilding Envelope AssessmentConstruction Defect AnalysisReport WritingData CollectionProblem DefinitionBudget EstimationScope of Work PreparationTechnical Document InterpretationField Investigation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementClient Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeComputer-Assisted Engineering Software

Certifications & Qualifications

P.E. LicenseNCEES Record

Industry Keywords

Forensic ConsultingInsurance ClaimsLegal MattersStructural FailuresConstruction DefectsSafety ComplianceDue Diligence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides forensic consulting services requiring civil/structural 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.
Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
Performs forensic assignments based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client.
Field Investigations involving gathering photographic evidence, conducting on-site investigations, and reviewing relevant documentation.
Preparation of oral and written reports for litigation matters and managing multiple projects.
Ensures safety and due diligence during project completion.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Civil or Structural Engineering degree or higher.
A P.E. license is required in the state of employment, or the ability to obtain it quickly.
NCEES record preferred.
5+ years of experience.
Project Management and/or Field Investigation preferred.
Depending on location, other licenses or certifications may be required.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
Must have a high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g., internal and external).
Must know a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standard scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients. Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development