Job Description

Our Forensic Architecture & Engineering team is seeking a mid to senior-level Forensic Civil Structural Engineer (PE or SE) to enhance our already robust team of professionals supporting our clients throughout the US. Our engineers routinely perform forensic investigations provide consultation prepare and deliver technical papers; and serve as expert witnesses. Our areas of practice include residential commercial and industrial buildings roofing fenestration foundation and envelopes; hazard assessments and resulting damage; design and construction defect evaluation; and premise liability evaluations. Assignments will require regular local and regional travel to project sites. Active involvement in professional associations and societies is encouraged and supported.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts field observations testing and data collection.
• Prepares reports detailing observations made testing results research conducted and opinions or recommendations.
• Works with building departments to determine repair directives.
• Conducts research and develops technical topics for publication.
• Meets with and presents to peers and clients.
• Engages in client-relations marketing

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering (from an ABET accredited school required)
• PE or SE license
• Highly qualified and experienced EI/EITs are considered
• 7 more years of experience as a forensic engineer
• Familiar with modern building codes and industry standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to travel and conduct site inspections
• A desire to learn excel and grow with us and within the profession
• Must reside in California
• A valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

• Testimony experience as a designated expert witness 
• Experience in engineering design or construction 
• Experience conducting damage assessments and forensic investigations (preferred but not required)
• Storm damage and building envelope evaluation experience is a plus

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.  
• Must be able to travel to various project sites and conduct field investigations.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments both indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to periodically access and work on roofs scaffolds lifts and other elevated surfaces and in enclosed spaces (attics crawlspaces etc.) with appropriate personal protection.
• Must be able to lift transport set up and utilize an extension ladder to access roofs and other elevated surfaces.
• Physically able to climb stand walk kneel and crouch for extended periods of time

Additional Information :

Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.
Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
Flexible Time Off Policy
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $110k - $160k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset experience training location scope of role management responsibility etc.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation please email and include Applicant Accommodation within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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