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Efi global

$100K - $136K/yr

Expert witness testimony experience is a plus. Taking Care of You: * Craves cutting-edge ... Design Repair As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles ...

Knott Laboratory LLC

Civil Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$100K - $130K/yr

Evaluate building design, construction, and maintenance against applicable codes, standards, and ... Provide expert witness testimony as needed (deposition and trial experience is a plus). Required ...

Knott Laboratory LLC

Civil Engineer

Dallas, TX · Remote

$100K - $130K/yr

Evaluate building design, construction, and maintenance against applicable codes, standards, and ... Provide expert witness testimony as needed (deposition and trial experience is a plus). Required ...

Knott Laboratory LLC

Civil Engineer

Denver, CO · Remote

$100K - $130K/yr

Evaluate building design, construction, and maintenance against applicable codes, standards, and ... Provide expert witness testimony as needed (deposition and trial experience is a plus). Required ...

M2E LLC

Forensic Architect

Coral Gables, FL

Serve as the primary architectural expert witness, providing testimony in depositions, arbitrations ... Stay up to date with the Florida Building Code and national standards related to design ...

The Falcon Group

Forensic Engineer

Miami, FL · On-site

$90K - $170K/yr

Able to serve as an expert witness and depositions, mediations, or litigation * Perform and ... Performs and coordinate design, calculations, and drawings. * Oversee and assist in the development ...

Blueprint Hires

Forensic Engineer

Manhattan, NY

Ensuring compliance with building code requirements and seismic design. * Testifying as an expert witness in dispute resolution proceedings, as necessary Must Haves * PE license. * In-depth knowledge ...

The Falcon Group

Forensic Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

Able to serve as an expert witness and depositions, mediations, or litigation * Perform and ... Performs and coordinate design, calculations, and drawings. * Oversee and assist in the development ...

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What is the difference between Design Expert Witness vs Structural Engineer?

AspectDesign Expert WitnessStructural Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, industry experience, often expert certificationEngineering degree, professional engineering license (PE)
Work EnvironmentLegal settings, courtrooms, consulting for litigationConstruction sites, design offices, project management
Employer & Industry UsageLegal firms, consulting, insurance claimsConstruction firms, architectural firms, government agencies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding legal expert roles, litigation supportDesign, analyze, and ensure structural safety

While both roles require engineering expertise, a Design Expert Witness primarily provides testimony and consulting in legal cases related to design issues, whereas a Structural Engineer focuses on designing and analyzing structures for safety and compliance. The two professions often overlap in credentials and industry settings but serve different purposes in the project lifecycle and legal processes.

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Project Engineer - Dallas, TX (Irving)

Higgins and Associates Inc

Dallas, TX • On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Founded in 2000, Higgins & Associates, Inc. (Higgins & Associates) is a multi-disciplined engineering and architecture firm headquartered in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area, with an additional office located in the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area, that provides forensic engineering, architectural consulting, expert witness, construction quality assurance and cost consulting services to the insurance industry, law firms, contractors, and commercial/residential property owners.
Higgins & Associates continues to build on a 25-year history of bringing the most trusted, objective and robust professional consulting services to clients located near our current offices and beyond. In response to a significant increase in demand from our clients, we are seeking a Professional Engineer to conduct forensic investigations, property loss evaluations, claims consulting, design review, quality assurance observations, and construction defect expert witness services for commercial, institutional, multi-family and residential buildings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Perform field inspections, required site visits and conduct site investigation activities in conjunction with other professionals on staff.
  2. Review background documentation to determine original construction detailing and identify areas of risk (i.e., water penetration, air leakage, condensation, etc.)
  3. Assess and provide opinions and recommendations relating to structural and civil engineering failures including associated building enclosures where applicable.
  4. Develop engineering reports detailing opinions based on sound technical knowledge supported by industry best practice, building codes and regulations.
  5. Develop repair designs and undertake quality assurance observations during the implementation of repairs as requested by the client.
  6. Use excellent communication skills to ensure deadlines and cost targets are met.
  7. Provide technical advice to clients including attorneys, property owners, contractors, and insurers.
  8. Collaborate with other team members to produce effective engineering deliverables.
Skills, Capabilities and Experience:
  • A Professional Engineer license or three years' post-graduation professional experience with the ability to obtain licensure within the next year
  • A good understanding of residential, commercial, or institutional building design and construction
  • Knowledge of standards of the engineering industry including building codes as well as knowledge of building enclosure design principles
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines while remaining detail and quality focused.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information and build rapport with clients, contractors, sub-contractors and other stakeholders
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, BlueBeam Revu, and as well as knowledge of finite element or other commonly used design and analysis tools
  • A working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is desirable
Education/ Formal Training Required:
  • Degree from an ABET accredited university in the field of civil, structural, or architectural engineering
Our Offer:
  • We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential
  • Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers
  • Competitive pay and performance-based incentives
  • 100% company paid employee healthcare, dental and vision insurance
  • Company 401(k) contributions irrespective of level of employee contribution
  • Unlimited PTO policy
  • Flexible work environment with options to work remotely when needed
Compensation:
  • $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience

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