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We help clients manage risk, disputes and uncertainty on complex contracts.
Forensic Civil Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
115 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree15 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Lead forensic investigations into failures and performance issues affecting civil infrastructure, including highways, bridges, tunnels, drainage, utilities, and water/wastewater systems.
• Conduct site inspections, evidence collection, and root cause analysis using established forensic methodologies and industry standards.
• Prepare clear, defensible expert reports for litigation, arbitration, and insurance claims.
• Provide expert witness testimony in depositions, mediations, and trials, including concurrent evidence where required.
• Collaborate with attorneys, insurers, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams (including quantum, delay, and forensic accounting experts) to resolve disputes and deliver integrated opinions.
• Advise clients on risk mitigation, remediation strategies, and dispute resolution options.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required; NCEES record preferred for multi-state practice
- 15+ years of civil engineering experience, including consulting in forensic investigations and litigation support
- Demonstrated experience in expert report writing and providing testimony as an expert witness
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in failure analysis, material testing, and root-cause diagnostics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and courtroom testimony
- Ability to work collaboratively within integrated, multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to travel periodically for site investigations, client engagements, and proceedings
- Physical capability to conduct site visits, including walking, standing, using ladders, and light lifting (up to 25 lbs).
Benefits
- Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture
- Access to a global network and career development opportunities
- Commitment to fairness and equality.
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