Forensic Civil Structural Engineer
Core
Internal technical resource providing expert evaluation, guidance, and failure analysis on structural integrity for commercial and residential buildings to support insurance claims.
Role type
Forensic Civil Structural Engineer (In-house Consulting)
Builds
Forensic reports, technical opinions, and repair/remediation recommendations for insurance claims.
Domain
Insurance / Civil Engineering / Structural Forensics
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Structural failure investigation, root cause analysis, building code compliance analysis, site inspection, technical report writing, engineering judgment, structural design principles, material properties analysis, external expert review, litigation support
Preferred skills
Commercial building experience, property and casualty insurance knowledge, expert witness testimony, multi-disciplinary project collaboration
Technologies
MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Responsibilities
Perform building and structural failure investigations to determine root causes; Assess physical damage to building components and recommend repair vs. replacement; Conduct field investigations and secure evidence; Provide engineering opinions and technical guidance to claims professionals; Research failure modes and code requirements; Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects for complex losses.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC