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Forensic Civilstructural Engineer Syracuse Ny
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Posted on: Nov 08, 2026
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Syracuse, New York
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Forensic Civilstructural Engineer Syracuse Ny
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Syracuse New York United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
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Overview of the job:
Provides forensic consulting services requiring Civil Engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Assesses and determines the cause and origin of structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, and construction defects, as well as determine the extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage. Provides oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, expert testimony. Manages multiple projects.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters.
- Performs forensic assignments within the field of civil engineering expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the Client in advance of performing the work.
- Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, as well as determine the extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage. This includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, in-person and/or telephone interviews, overseeing field testing, reviewing construction and/or design drawings, contracts, or specifications, and/or reviewing historical documentation.
- Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure and/or damage, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and recommended remediation are essential, as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
- Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and support as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.
- Ensures that procedure is followed and performs safety and due-diligence of the project when it is being completed.
- Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
Requirements
Required Experience, Education and Certifications:
- B.S. Civil Engineering degree or higher.
- P.E. required in the state of employment or the ability to obtain it quickly.
- 5+ years of experience.
- Project Management and/or Field Investigation preferred.
- Depending on location, other licenses or certifications may be required.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
- Must have high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).
- Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports and legal documents.
- Ability to write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients. Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
Position Details
Posted:
Nov 08, 2026
Reference Number:
391BFD630A
Employment:
Full-time
City:
Syracuse
Job Origin:
WORKABLE_ORGANIC_FEED
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