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H2M architects + engineers · 2 months ago

Senior Forensic Engineer

Melville, NY, USA

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

H2M architects + engineers, a multidiscipline architectural, engineering, environmental consulting firm, seeks a full or part-time Engineer or Architect for a Senior Forensic Consultant role in their Melville office. This advanced role involves conducting forensic investigations, managing projects, and maintaining business relationships within the insurance industry.

Architecture

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Conduct residential and commercial forensic investigations to analyze and determine the cause, origin, and extent of structural failures, water intrusions, roof damage, construction defects and building system failures for insurance companies, attorneys, private homeowners and property owners

Investigate and assess damages due to catastrophes such as storm damage, hurricanes, and floods

Research technical publications and literature in support of evaluations, and apply engineering principles and practices in accordance with codes and industry standards

Provide detailed forensic engineering reports outlining cause and origin of damage to clients

Manage multiple projects and assume responsibility for project execution within required timeframes

Communicate with staff and clients to provide timelines and project updates on a consistent basis

Experience with premises and walking surface investigations, product defect cases a plus

Local travel and inspections of homes, roofs and crawlspaces will be required

Qualification

Forensic engineeringBuilding structures knowledgeProject managementE.I.T certificationProfessional Engineer licenseCustomer serviceAnalytical skillsField inspection skillsTechnical report writingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture or closely related discipline required

Minimum 8+ years engineering or architectural experience and at least one (1) year of forensic engineering experience required

Requires strong analytical and field inspection skills

Must be highly motivated, dependable and conscientious

Must have the ability to communicate effectively with clients and subordinates

The ability to write technical reports and working knowledge of building structures

E.I.T required

Preferred

Master's Degree is preferred

Experience working with insurance companies and law firms preferred

Deposition and expert testimony experience preferred

Project management and supervisory experience highly desired

Professional Engineer [P.E.] or Registered Architect [R.A] License preferred

Experience with premises and walking surface investigations, product defect cases a plus

Benefits

Healthcare and wellness benefits

401(k) retirement savings with up to 6% employer matching contributions with 100% vesting schedule

Annual and spot bonus performance programs

Flexibility and paid time off

Tuition assistance for continuing education & professional licensure

Student loan debt repayment program

Technology allowance

Excellent professional development programs that are custom designed for employees at all levels

Company

H2M architects + engineers

About H2M H2M architects + engineers is a multi-disciplinary professional consulting and design firm, proud of its long history of client service and consistent ability to meet tough architectural, engineering and environmental challenges head-on.

Founded in 1933

Melville, New York, USA

501-1000 employees