Job Description

Structural Engineer,  Forensic

We are seeking a highly skilled Forensic Structural Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on investigating structural failures and assessing damage to buildings and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural engineering, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to analyze and interpret complex structural issues.

Are you ready to break free from every day?

• Seeking a clear path to grow?
• Seeking a career with a purpose, that will bring value to the community, people, and organizations?
• Giving you the opportunity to continuously innovate?
• Where you can be part of a company that knows developing an amazing team makes all the difference, where each day brings a new challenge?

Look no further! Apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Forensic Investigation: Conduct detailed inspections and investigations of structural failures, damage, and defects in buildings and infrastructure.
• Perform thorough site assessments to identify potential causes of structural issues and collect relevant evidence.
• Analysis and Reporting: Analyze structural systems and failure mechanisms using engineering principles and forensic techniques.
• Prepare comprehensive and accurate reports detailing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for repair or remediation.
• Write and submit detailed and accurate reports on projects
• Communicate with Clients to provide timelines and project updates on a consistent basis.

• Collaboration and Consultation: Work closely with clients, contractors, and legal teams to provide expert opinions and testimony in legal proceedings related to structural failures.
• Collaborate with other engineering professionals, architects, and project managers to ensure a comprehensive understanding of structural issues.
• Technical Expertise: Utilize advanced tools and software for structural analysis, modeling, and simulation.
• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and best practices in forensic engineering.
• Provide testimony for litigation matters on an as needed basis.
• Occasional participation in marketing activities.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all forensic investigations and analyses are conducted in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of all investigative processes and findings.
• Investigations will require visiting sites to obtain detailed measurements recorded in concise and succinct notes and to take photographs documenting observations.
  
• Responsible for expert forensic analysis and evaluation of construction accidents and claims, building and structural failures and degradation, premises and walkway safety, civil-structural engineering claims, and construction and workplace safety.
• Safety evaluations include fall protection, scaffolds, shoring, roofs, platforms, guards, material erection, rigging and demolition.
• Failure analyses include steel, concrete, masonry, stone or wood structures and incidents involving storm, ice or wind claims, moisture damage, fire damage, drainage, and workmanship issues.
• Evaluations for compliance with codes and standards include OSHA, IBC, BOCA, ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, and UBC.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or additional certification in forensic engineering would be a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of (5) years of experience in structural engineering with a focus and/or an interest in forensic analysis and investigation.
• Licenses/Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Additional certifications in forensic engineering or related areas is a plus.
• Soft skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

Process Management - Achieve the requirements and primary accountabilities by:

• Being a team player and working cross-functionally.
• Managing resources and relationships - internally and externally
• Consistently evaluating processes - recommending changes when appropriate.
• Communicating throughout organization.
• Initiating new, creative ideas.
• Having a willingness to be flexible - adapting to new paths.
• Able to manage multiple projects.
• Strong problem solving/troubleshooting practices

What we offer:

• A dynamic, flexible culture, that promotes collaboration and professional/ personal growth of each team member.
• To be a part of a well-established team that values hard work, innovation & knows the value of its people.
• Coaching and mentoring helping team members realize their potential, aiding in defining goals and executing them.
• We are privately owned with an aggressive growth strategy, making way for ample advancement opportunities to transition into operations and/or direct management.
• Competitive base package + bonus plan
• We have continuous training, and are firm believers that a strong, knowledgeable, well-trained staff is the reason we are at the top of our field, having continued success.
• Our goal as leaders is to provide value , value to our clients, vendors and more importantly to our team- YOU.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to Shill @TheMasonGroupusa. com

We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring the possibility of you joining our team as a Forensic Structural Engineer.

                           Looking forward to getting to know you...

We are, and work with clients that are equal opportunity employers and considers all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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