Forensic Field Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Field Engineer 

Department: Engineering 

Reports To: Principal Engineer 

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 / year

Summary: Responsible for being a licensed engineer for inspection of buildings post catastrophe to determine cause and extent of structural damage and provide general repair recommendations when needed. Manages a case load of projects and performs data/photo analysis related to company engineer reports and inspections by performing the following duties. 

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs property damage assessments and issue report of findings.

2. Available for possible depositions and potential trial testimony.

3. Manages project workflow to ensure timely goals are achieved.

4. Attends industry related conferences and seminars.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

None 

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Language Ability: 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, engineer reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Math Ability: 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

Computer Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAD, and any internet browser. 

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) from four-year college or university; and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Specialized Training: 

• ABET accredited engineering degree - civil and/or structural, or engineering degree with structural work experience 

• Two years of construction management or forensic engineering 

Certificates and Licenses: 

• Professional Engineer license (P.E.) 

• NCEES Record (preferred) 

• Valid driver's license 

Equipment: 

• Laptop with Microsoft Word 

• Desktop IP Phone and/or Cell phone 

• Digital camera 

• Ladder 

• Moisture meter 

• Digital level 

• Tape measure 

• Rope and harness 

• Safety gear 

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities: 

• Time management skills a must 

• Multi-tasking and ability to meet tight deadlines 

• Excellent written and verbal skills 

• Professionalism and ethics of the highest standard 

• Sound civil and structural engineering principals with good construction background

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.