Civil Construction Engineer (Forensics)

Job Description

Job Description

S-E-A seeks and employs curious, life-long learners. For over 50 years, S-E-A has worked with attorneys, manufacturers and insurance companies to help determine the "why" when things fail. We employ top experts in the industry under an employee-first culture. Post-academic experience is required and prior experience in a forensic firm is a plus but not required. We welcome you to come see how you can grow and develop here at S-E-A! Come join our growing team!

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Analyze and evaluate construction failures, defects and other issues in completed construction projects, including evaluation of design and construction means, methods, and specifications
• Review contract and sub-contracts for evaluation of scope, specifications, and work-product compliance
• Analyze construction defect issues in buildings and other infrastructure systems by conducting site visits and applying construction and engineering principles and practices in accordance with codes and industry standards
• Review construction documents and work change orders
• Conduct unbiased construction defect investigations for various types of clients
• Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and in writing
• Responsible for development and retention of clients
• Accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
• Support conclusions by appropriate testimony in legal proceedings
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establish personal networks and participate in professional societies

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Construction Engineering
• Four years of civil/structural and/or construction engineering experience
• Two years Construction project inspection experience preferred
• Familiarity with construction claims a plus
• P.E. registration
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel overnight 20% of the time
• Ability to maneuver in and around an construction site
• Ability to climb a ladder and maneuver within and on buildings and structures
• Ability to lift 50
• Ability to drive to site locations in all conditions
• Ability to travel by airline
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required

Benefits:

• Extensive forensic training
• Medical coverage
• Dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Company-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Bonus Program

SEA places a strong value and priority on diversity, equity and inclusion across the company. We believe these values result in a more enriched work environment for our employees and allow us to best provide to our clients. We are committed to, staff health and wellbeing. We offer several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program and a Motion Wellness Program that rewards activity through contributions to employee HSA accounts.