Field Engineer - Forensics

Job Title: Field Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Principal Engineer

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 / year

Summary: Responsible for being a licensed engineer for inspection of buildings post catastrophe to determine cause and extent of structural damage and provide general repairrecommendations when needed. Manages a case load of projects and performs data/photoanalysis related to company engineer reports and inspections by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs property damage assessments and issue report of findings.

2. Available for possible depositions and potential trial testimony.

3. Manages project workflow to ensure timely goals are achieved.

4. Attends industry related conferences and seminars.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/orability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, engineer reports,and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers,regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, andfundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such asfractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability tointerpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and dealwith several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word,Microsoft Excel, CAD, and any internet browser.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) from four-year college or university; and two to four years relatedexperience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Training:

• ABET accredited engineering degree - civil and/or structural, or engineering degree withstructural work experience

• Two years of construction management or forensic engineering

Certificates and Licenses:

• Professional Engineer license (P.E.)

• NCEES Record (preferred)

• Valid driver's license

Equipment:

• Laptop with Microsoft Word

• Desktop IP Phone and/or Cell phone

• Digital camera

• Ladder

• Moisture meter

• Digital level

• Tape measure

• Rope and harness

• Safety gear

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Time management skills a must

• Multi-tasking and ability to meet tight deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Professionalism and ethics of the highest standard

• Sound civil and structural engineering principals with good construction background

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, usehands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk orhear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly liftand/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humidconditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places,fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposedto extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or causticchemicals, extreme cold (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and vibration.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.