What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer (Forensics) position at SEA, Ltd.?
S-E-A is seeking a civil engineer or architect to add to our dynamic team of subject matter experts. This expert will be trained through our extensive training program so no prior forensic engineering industry experience is requires (though is a plus).
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
- Perform liability evaluations, involving building code reviews, ADA compliance, and conformity with industry standards related to allegations from accidents on commercial and residential properties
- Determine the cause, origin, and extent of slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall incidents
- Conduct field investigations and consultation related to potentially defective construction and/or design of structural components, roof systems, and building envelope/fenestration components
- Conduct unbiased investigations for various types of clients
- Responsible for retention and development of client relations
- Prepare oral and written reports in layman's terms that document causes of failure, extent of loss, and recommended remediation
- Deliver professional presentations, develop client relationships and promote self to client groups
- Ability to support conclusions by appropriate expert testimony in legal proceedings
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
- Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
- Regular and predictable presence at work
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Architecture required
- Working knowledge of ADA and OSHA and/or International Building Codes compliance standards and guidelines
- Minimum of five (5) years of post-academic work experience
- Licensed P. E. (Professional Engineer) or AIA (Architect)
- Must possess strong writing skills
- Public speaking experience a plus
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel 25% of the time (mostly driving distance)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to carry equipment to and from job sites
- Ability to climb ladders and inspect roofs
- Ability to maneuver in and around buildings and in confined spaces and climb ladders
- Ability to drive to site locations and fly on planes
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
- Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications
S-E-A places a strong value and priority on diversity, equity and inclusion across the company and is a dedicated equal opportunity employer, evaluating all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
