The Company
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? Whatabout a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific,financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realizevalue and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors toorganizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunchintegrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understandingof both tangible and intangible assets.
The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and datathat enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and oftencatastrophic situations.
The Team And Job Summary
We are seeking a mid to senior-level Forensic Civil Structural Engineer (PEor SE) to enhance our already robust team of professionals supporting ourclients throughout the US. Our engineers routinely perform forensicinvestigations, provide consultation, prepare and deliver technicalpapers; and serve as expert witnesses. Our areas of practice includeresidential, commercial, and industrial buildings' roofing,fenestration, foundation and envelopes; hazard assessments and resultingdamage; design and construction defect evaluation; and premise liabilityevaluations. Assignments will require regular local and regional travel toproject sites. Active involvement in professional associations and societiesis encouraged and supported.
Job Responsibilities
Conducts field observations, testing and data collection.Prepares reports detailing observations made, testing results, researchconducted, and opinions or recommendations.Works with building departments to determine repair directives.Conducts research and develops technical topics for publication.Meets with and presents to peers and clients.Engages in client-relations marketing.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering (from an ABET accredited school required).Familiar with modern building codes and industry standards.2 (mid-level) or 7 (senior-level) or more years of experience as aforensic engineer.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.Willing to travel and conduct site inspections.A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession.Must reside in Colorado.A valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
PE or SE license (preferred). Highly qualified and experienced EI/EITsare considered.Testimony experience as a designated expert witness (preferred for seniorlevel).Experience in engineering design or construction (preferred but not required).Experience conducting damage assessments and forensic investigations(preferred but not required).Storm damage and building envelope evaluation experience is a plus.
Physical And Mental Job Qualifications
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.Must be able to travel to various project sites and conduct fieldinvestigations.Must be able to work at heights.Must be able to work in hot and cold environments, both indoors and outdoors.Must be able to periodically access and work on roofs, scaffolds, lifts,and other elevated surfaces and in enclosed spaces (attics, crawlspaces,etc.) with appropriate personal protection.Must be able to lift, transport, set up, and utilize an extension ladderto access roofs and other elevated surfaces.Physically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extendedperiods of time.
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needsflexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports andsuits our team's needs.
Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when neededFlexible Time OffMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance4 1k MatchCommuter Benefits
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $70k - $140k.Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but notlimited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role,management responsibility, etc.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain acomprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required