Rimkus · 3 hours ago
Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer - Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expRimkus is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting, and they are seeking a Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer to provide forensic consulting services. The role involves investigating structural failures, preparing reports, managing multiple projects, and maintaining client relationships.
ConstructionConsultingIndustrial
Responsibilities
Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters
Performs forensic assignments within the field of structural engineering expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work
Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, as well as determine the extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage. This includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, in-person and/or telephone interviews, overseeing field testing, reviewing construction and/or design drawings, contracts, or specifications, and/or reviewing historical documentation
Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure and/or damage, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and recommended remediation are essential as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters
Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supports as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner
Ensures that procedure is followed and performs safety and due diligence of the project when it is being completed
Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships
Qualification
Required
B.S. Structural Engineering degree or higher
P.E. required in the state of employment or the ability to obtain it quickly
2-10+ 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. 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 have knowledge of 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 common 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
Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. Client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites). Employee is frequently required to stand, walk on slope roofs, sit, climb ladders, bend, climb inside attics and crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, use handheld equipment and/or tools, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary
Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with in order to meet the demands of the position
Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 50% local/regional travel. Less than 5% out-of-area and overnight travel may be required
Preferred
Project Management and/or Field Investigation preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Employer-matching 401(k)
Opportunities for advancement
Company
Rimkus
Consultants. Experts. Innovators. Rimkus Consulting Group is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.04MKey Investors
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2024-02-22Private Equity
2023-06-05Series Unknown· $8.04M
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