Civil/Structural Forensic Engineering
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Keystone Experts + Engineers
OH
Summary
Conduct forensic investigations to determine the cause and origin of structural failures and property damage. Prepare and submit detailed findings and recommendations to support insurance claims and litigation matters.
Job Description
About the role
We are seeking licensed (PE) Civil and Structural Engineers with experience completing forensic investigations to determine the cause and origin of various site issues; including design and construction defects, and weather-related damage to residential, commercial and industrial properties.
This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contracted position.
The ideal candidate will have experience...
- performing site evaluations, field analysis, and assessments of structural and architectural systems, low/steep-slope roofing systems, and foundation systems.
- providing evaluations for failures as a result of hail damage, wind damage, moisture intrusion, flooding, building envelope failures, and general construction failures.
- providing general recommendations for remediation and repair, and performing structural failure analysis, and evaluation of damage from hurricanes, tornados, ice/wind/snow, fires, explosions, blasting, construction vibrations, and differential foundation movement.
What you'll do
- Conduct investigations of accidents or disasters to determine causes and contributing factors
- Evaluate structural or water damage caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wind events, hail storms or floods
- Ensure proper maintenance & construction of affected building components & systems
- Safely access roofs, attics & crawl spaces to photo document areas of interest
- Identify and interview witnesses and/or other key parties involved
- Prepare & submit findings and recommendations that can be used to resolve insurance claims or litigation matters
Qualifications
- Active Professional Engineering license(s) required
- Degree in civil or structural engineering or similar field
- Well-versed in building materials, codes, construction methods & common modes of failure
- Ability to access roof, attic and crawl space areas
- Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
- Availability to readily accept assignments and perform site inspection within 5-7 days
- Tech-savvy across multiple software platforms, tools / equipment & investigative techniques
- Outstanding written & verbal communications skills
- An analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability
Headquartered in Colorado with a nationwide reach, Keystone Experts and Engineers is a premier forensic firm specializing in commercial and residential structures. To provide our clients with a truly comprehensive suite of forensic services, the Keystone family now includes Semke Forensic and Pyr-Tech.
Our expanded organization maintains a strategic, multi-disciplined national base of experts, giving us the unique ability to handle daily volume while scaling instantly for large-scale weather events. Whether through Keystone, Semke, or Pyr-Tech, our turnaround times remain the fastest in the industry.
The Keystone Family of Brands:
Keystone Experts + Engineers: Rapid-response forensic engineering and structural evaluations.
Semke Forensic: Specialized engineering and multi-disciplinary technical failure analysis.
Pyr-Tech: Expert fire and explosion origin and cause investigations.
Keystone’s Streamlined Solution: We have developed a unified approach centering on the customer experience. Submitting a request is simple, response times are immediate, and our technical findings are delivered through efficient, high-quality reports.
Robust Network: "On-demand" experts and engineers nationwide.
Efficiency: Industry-leading turnaround times even during peak demand.
Expertise: Deep bench of multi-disciplined specialists across three brands.
Service: Continuous communication and cost-effective reporting.
Our Company Philosophy: Keystone’s mission is to provide a level of commitment that goes beyond industry standards. We proactively utilize the highly-experienced talent within Keystone, Semke, and Pyr-Tech to deliver technical, fact-based reports that our clients rely on to meet their critical timelines.
Core Values:
- Agility
- Customer-Centered
- Dedication
- Knowledge
- Relationships
- Respect
Founded
2015
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Civil Engineering
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Castle Rock, Colorado
Headquartered in Colorado with a nationwide reach, Keystone Experts and Engineers is a premier forensic firm specializing in commercial and residential structures. To provide our clients with a truly comprehensive suite of forensic services, the Keystone family now includes Semke Forensic and Pyr-Tech.
Our expanded organization maintains a strategic, multi-disciplined national base of experts, giving us the unique ability to handle daily volume while scaling instantly for large-scale weather events. Whether through Keystone, Semke, or Pyr-Tech, our turnaround times remain the fastest in the industry.
The Keystone Family of Brands:
Keystone Experts + Engineers: Rapid-response forensic engineering and structural evaluations.
Semke Forensic: Specialized engineering and multi-disciplinary technical failure analysis.
Pyr-Tech: Expert fire and explosion origin and cause investigations.
Keystone’s Streamlined Solution: We have developed a unified approach centering on the customer experience. Submitting a request is simple, response times are immediate, and our technical findings are delivered through efficient, high-quality reports.
Robust Network: "On-demand" experts and engineers nationwide.
Efficiency: Industry-leading turnaround times even during peak demand.
Expertise: Deep bench of multi-disciplined specialists across three brands.
Service: Continuous communication and cost-effective reporting.
Our Company Philosophy: Keystone’s mission is to provide a level of commitment that goes beyond industry standards. We proactively utilize the highly-experienced talent within Keystone, Semke, and Pyr-Tech to deliver technical, fact-based reports that our clients rely on to meet their critical timelines.
Core Values:
- Agility
- Customer-Centered
- Dedication
- Knowledge
- Relationships
- Respect
Founded
2015
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Civil Engineering
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Castle Rock, Colorado
