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About the role
We are seeking licensed (PE) Civil and Structural Engineers with experience completing forensic investigations to determine the cause and origin of various site issues; including design and construction defects, and weather-related damage to residential, commercial and industrial properties.
This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contracted position.
The ideal candidate will have experience...

• performing site evaluations, field analysis, and assessments of structural and architectural systems, low/steep-slope roofing systems, and foundation systems.
• providing evaluations for failures as a result of hail damage, wind damage, moisture intrusion, flooding, building envelope failures, and general construction failures.
• providing general recommendations for remediation and repair, and performing structural failure analysis, and evaluation of damage from hurricanes, tornados, ice/wind/snow, fires, explosions, blasting, construction vibrations, and differential foundation movement.

What you'll do

• Conduct investigations of accidents or disasters to determine causes and contributing factors
• Evaluate structural or water damage caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wind events, hail storms or floods
• Ensure proper maintenance & construction of affected building components & systems
• Safely access roofs, attics & crawl spaces to photo document areas of interest
• Identify and interview witnesses and/or other key parties involved
• Prepare & submit findings and recommendations that can be used to resolve insurance claims or litigation matters

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineering license(s) required
• Degree in civil or structural engineering or similar field
• Well-versed in building materials, codes, construction methods & common modes of failure
• Ability to access roof, attic and crawl space areas
• Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
• Availability to readily accept assignments and perform site inspection within 5-7 days
• Tech-savvy across multiple software platforms, tools / equipment & investigative techniques
• Outstanding written & verbal communications skills
• An analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability