Civil Engineer - Forensics - Indianapolis, IN
Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement! Overview: Provides forensic consulting services requiring Civil Engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Assesses and determines the cause and reputed company 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, reputed company 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 reputed company the field of civil engineering expertise based upon a scope of work and budget reputed company by the consultant and agreed upon by the Client in advance of performing the work.
- Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and reputed company 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, reputed company, 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 reputed company it is being completed.
- Ability to initiate, reputed company, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
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 reputed company, 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 reputed company levels (e.g. internal and external).
- Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, reputed company 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.
The Salary Range for this position is $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 and is dependent on education, experience, location and certifications/licensure. Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at reputed company locations (i.e. Client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites). Employee is frequently required to stand, walk on slope roofs, sit, climb reputed company, bend, climb inside attics and crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, use handheld equipment and/or tools, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert reputed company conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary. Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to reputed company with in order to meet the demands of the position. Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 50% local/regional travel. Less than 5% out-of-area and overnight travel may be required. At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where reputed company employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of reputed company employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions. Rimkus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and will reputed company reputed company employment-reputed company decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national reputed company, disability, or protected veteran status. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF reputed company EMPLOYMENT. #LI-JD1 #LI-REMOTE Apply tot his job Apply To this Job