Forensic Highway/Bridge Engineer
Core
Forensic investigation and litigation consulting for complex highway and bridge infrastructure disputes, establishing causation and providing expert opinions.
Role type
Senior IC forensic highway/bridge engineer (litigation consulting)
Builds
Independent expert reports, technical analyses, and testimony for legal proceedings
Domain
Civil engineering, transportation infrastructure, forensic engineering
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Forensic engineering, litigation consulting, expert witness testimony, structural failure analysis, deterioration assessment, load rating, code compliance (AASHTO/FHWA), technical writing, client advisory
Preferred skills
Multi-state PE licensure, advanced degree, business development
Technologies
AASHTO, FHWA/NBIS, state DOT criteria
Responsibilities
Lead forensic investigations of highway/bridge failures; conduct site inspections and evidence collection; determine causes of infrastructure failures; evaluate design intent and construction practices; prepare litigation-ready expert reports; provide expert witness testimony; collaborate with legal and technical stakeholders; advise on repair and risk mitigation; review engineering documentation; assess deterioration mechanisms; perform technical analyses (load rating, fatigue, scour); develop remediation recommendations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC