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Our Forensic practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions founded on rigorous science and physics. We assist attorneys, property managers, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, and design professionals with a wide range of engineering and architectural issues.
The Role
We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Associate in Geotechnical Forensic Engineering with interests in forensic investigation, litigation support, risk loss consulting, repair, and retrofit design. This individual will be expected to execute geotechnical engineering investigations of existing buildings and design remedial repairs for deficient conditions. The investigations include failure cause and origin analysis, life cycle cost and feasibility analyses, risk loss insurance, and claims response, and litigation support. The candidate will be required to provide direction to, and review the work product of, junior-level staff, coordinate with other project managers on interdisciplinary efforts, support marketing efforts, and develop and maintain client relationships.
Responsibilities

• Lead damage assessment and cause and origin investigations.
• Prepare field notes, feasibility studies, cost analyses, and specifications.
• Communicate with clients to understand project requirements.
• Complete technical and investigative reports to support forensic findings and prepare materials related to presentations.
• Manage and mentor other design team members.
• Perform peer reviews and condition assessments, including order of magnitude cost estimating.

Requirements

• Degree (Master's preferred) in geotechnical engineering.
• 10+ years of experience preferred
• California Professional Engineer license required. GE license preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, experience with Revit a plus.

Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $130,000 - $170,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the California Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful California applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by California Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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