Job Description
The Staff Engineer (Forensic) will perform site investigative evaluations and understand civil/structural testing data to determine the root cause of structural engineering and building envelope failures. He/She will take a hands-on approach to engineering by recording observations, performing/witnessing testing, and writing his/her unbiased findings into a detailed report. This role will require continuous learning in a team-focused environment. The ideal candidate will be located in the DFW metroplex.
Essential Functions:
oPerforms investigations and assessments regarding the design, construction, and standard of care associated with planned improvements and the built environment involving geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interactions, structural systems, civil sitework, exterior cladding systems, building envelopes (moisture and thermal), peril damage, and personal injury.
oEvaluates single-family residences, multi-family apartment/condominium complexes, commercial facilities, warehouses, institutional facilities, and industrial facilities as well as ancillary structures such as retaining walls, screen walls, and swimming pools.
oDocuments facts and gives a thorough and complete report on all related findings
oPerforms technical research as needed to support investigation.
oApplies engineering theory, education, and previous work knowledge to real world situations
oPrepares precise and unbiased written reports of complex findings for site investigations based on field inspections and research on a timely basis.
oConsistently meets all required company expectations and deadlines, particularly during heavy workload.
oConsistently and effectively communicates with engineering team daily.
oMeets with clients as needed to review findings and make recommendations
oEstablishes trusting, working relationships based on knowledge, experience, and integrity
Location: Work from home, in-office or hybrid
Physical Demands:
This position is a combination of site visits, travel-related work, and sedentary work. An employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, walk, reach, type, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally move up to 50 pounds. An employee may also be required to traverse uneven terrain, enter structures, use ladders, climb scaffolding, walk on roofs, enter crawl spaces and other tight areas, as well as work in a variety weather conditions.
Benefits:
oHealth Insurance
o Medical insurance - company pays an industry-leading 70% of the cost for you and your dependents
o 100% company paid Vision and Dental coverage for you, your spouse and child(ren)
o 100% company paid Accident, Critical Illness (including cancer), and Hospital Insurance for you, your spouse and child(ren)
o 100% company paid Short-term and Long-term disability for employees
o 100% company paid Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance for you, your spouse, and child(ren)
o $500 allowance for the birth of a child
o 12 weeks maternity leave company paid
oTime Off (31 days total)
o 15 days PTO prorated
o 10 paid holidays
o 4 paid floating holidays (one per quarter)
o 2 paid volunteer days
o401K
o Eligible after 60 days of service
o Includes up to 4% match
o No vesting period
oTenure
o 5-Year Anniversary - Additional 5 days PTO accrued per calendar year for a total of 20 days
o 10-Year Anniversary - Additional 5 days PTO accrued per calendar year for a total of 25 days, plus an additional 5 days of PTO and up to $10,000 expenses reimbursed towards a one-time sabbatical
o Mentor program
o Continuing education
oCompensation based on experience
o Annual bonus pro-rated based on start date
o Student debt assistance up to $300 per month for 5 years for job-related degrees
o Straight time available to be paid for eligible salaried and exempt positions (non directors/managers) working more than 43 hours per week
o Wellness reimbursement of $75 per month
o Night out reimbursement of $75 per month
o Cell phone reimbursement of $15 per month
o $5,000 referral bonus (for a successfully hired colleague)
o TSA Pre-Check Reimbursement
o CLEAR reimbursement
Bachelor's Degree in Structural/Civil/Geotechnical Engineering (MSCE preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 100,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Work from home, Night shift,