Civil Engineer (P.E.) โ Premises Liability
Location: Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta or Chicago **This is not a fully remote role - requires some In-Person work**
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Setting: Hybrid **Must have local residency in Denver, Dallas, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Houston, Atlanta or Chicago**
Travel & Field Work: Up to 40%
Position Overview
Knott Laboratory is seeking a licensed Civil Engineer (P.E.) to join our growing Premises Liability team. This role is ideal for a technically strong, detail-oriented engineer who enjoys applying engineering principles to real-world incidents.
In this position, you will investigate accidents and incidents occurring in the built environment, evaluate compliance with applicable building codes and standards, and develop clear, defensible technical opinions. Your work will play a critical role in supporting clients through complex claims and litigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct site inspections and field investigations related to premises liability incidents (e.g., slips, trips, falls, structural concerns, accessibility issues).
- Evaluate building design, construction, and maintenance against applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
- Analyze physical evidence, documentation, photographs, and witness statements to determine cause and contributing factors of incidents.
- Apply engineering principles to assess safety conditions and code compliance(e.g., ADA, IBC, local building codes).
- Prepare clear, concise, and defensible technical reports summarizing findings and opinions.
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to support litigation and claims processes.
- Provide expert witness testimony as needed (deposition and trial experience is a plus).
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)required.
- Bachelorโs degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in forensic engineering, accident investigation, or related work.
- Demonstrated experience with: