Structural Forensic Engineer, PE – Independent Contractor 1099

🕒 October 13

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer

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U.S. Forensic

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2006

💼 Consulting

🏗️ Construction

🚘 Automotive

Consulting • Construction • Automotive

U. S. Forensic is an engineering and forensic consulting firm that performs origin-and-cause evaluations, damage assessments, and provides expert witness testimony. Since 2006 the firm has inspected machinery and heavy equipment, commercial and passenger vehicles, residential and commercial buildings, roadways, and marine structures to determine causes of loss and the extent of damages. U. S. Forensic produces unbiased, conclusive reports with findings, photos, diagrams, repair recommendations, and cost estimates, and its experts have testified in local, state, and federal courts. Areas of specialization include product and premises liability, construction defect analysis, vehicle accident reconstruction, fire origin & cause, electrical investigations, flood and mold damage, and structural and automotive evaluations.

📋 Description

• Conduct forensic investigations involving structural failures, collapses, construction defects, and property damage claims • Perform site inspections and gather field data, measurements, photographs, and documentation • Analyze structural systems and determine the cause, origin, and extent of damages or failures • Apply engineering principles, applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices to develop conclusions • Prepare clear, concise, and technically sound forensic engineering reports • Participate in depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial proceedings as an expert witness when required • Communicate findings with clients, attorneys, insurance professionals, and other stakeholders • Maintain current knowledge of building codes, engineering standards, and forensic investigation methodologies • Perform other project-related consulting services as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing; multiple state licensure preferred • Prior forensic engineering experience preferred • Demonstrated experience investigating structural failures, construction defects, and damage causation matters • Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%, including short-notice travel for catastrophic events, natural disasters, and large-scale property loss investigations • Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently to inspection sites throughout the assigned region • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills • Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills • Experience providing litigation support, depositions, or expert testimony preferred • Ability to manage multiple assignments independently and meet project deadlines • U.S. Persons Only: must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee due to ITAR requirements • Contractor is responsible for applicable taxes, licensing requirements, insurance, and business expenses

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible workload and scheduling • Competitive compensation based on assignment scope and complexity • Project-based assignments • Opportunity to support investigations across residential, commercial, and industrial projects