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H2M’s Industrial Hygiene and Forensics team supports clients, insurers, and project partners by investigating failures, exposures, and complex loss events to determine their cause and impact. From evaluating building materials, fires, and structural damage to assessing hazardous substances such as asbestos, chemicals, and contaminants, our engineers and scientists deliver clear, defensible findings.

We are seeking a full or part-time Engineer or Architect for a Senior Forensic Consultant in our Windsor, CT office. For this advanced role, we are seeking a candidate who is comfortable acting as a lead engineer in the department with a growing number of responsibilities as we continue our expansion. In addition to technical expertise on assignments, the ideal applicant will excel in customer service and maintaining our important business relationships throughout the insurance industry.

Key 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.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture, or closely related discipline required, Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years engineering or architectural experience and at least one (1) year of forensic engineering experience required.
• EIT required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect [R.A] License preferred.
• Experience working with insurance companies and law firms preferred. Deposition and expert testimony experience preferred.
• 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.
• Project management and supervisory experience highly desired.
• Experience with premises and walking surface investigations, product defect cases a plus.

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000 annually.

As part of your role, you may be required to work in environments where the use of a respirator is necessary. In such cases, H2M will provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations. Therefore, you will be required to participate in any necessary respirator fit testing, training, and medical evaluations in accordance with OSHA standards and company policy.

Travel is required for this position, and you may be required to use your own vehicle for work related travel including travel to and from job sites if an H2M vehicle is not available. Due to the nature of the position, it is expected that you are able to work a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.  

The employment offer may deviate from this published range based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, specialty, knowledge, education, geography and/or related certifications – not related to any applicant’s characteristics protected by local, state or federal law.  Note: The salary or hourly rate indicated does not include  other forms of compensation or benefits.