Civil Structural Engineer (Forensic Engineering) at SEA, Ltd. — Dallas, USA | Base Career

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S-E-A is a forensic engineering firm with over 50 years of experience serving as a neutral, third part subject expert, analyzing technical failures.

Our Dallas office is adding due to growth!

Our engineers reverse engineer and look for the "why" when things fail.

If you are curious, have design and/or construction experience and are looking for a subject matter expert role where you put together real world puzzles, this industry aligns with you!

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Conduct field investigations and analyze failures involving all types of structures and construction problems including residential, commercial and industrial properties
Determine of the cause, origin, and extent of structural failures, water intrusions, construction defects and building system failures including envelope, roof, wall and glazing
Assignments may include foundation settlement investigations, structural assessments, site evaluations, sub-surface investigations, vibration analysis, construction site accidents and building egress accident evaluations
Analyze failures in buildings and other infrastructure systems by conducting site visits and applying engineering principles and practices in accordance with codes and industry standards
Conduct unbiased investigations for various types of clients
Responsible for retention and development of client relations
Prepare oral and written reports in layman's terms that document causes of failure, extent of loss, and recommended remediation
Deliver professional presentations, develop client relationships and promote self to client groups
Ability to support conclusions by appropriate expert testimony in legal proceedings
Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies

Position Requirements

Ability to travel 25% of the time
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability and willingness to climb ladders and inspect roofs
Ability to carry equipment to and from job sites
Ability to work at various heights on structures
Ability to maneuver in and around buildings and in confined spaces
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
Ability to drive in all conditions
Ability to fly on airplanes
Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications

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.

SEA is also focused on, and 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.

Civil Structural Engineer (Forensic Engineering)

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