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Forensic Civil Engineer

Civil EngineerCivil EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

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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