Civil & Structural Forensic Engineer

As a forensic expert, you'll be solving some of the most peculiar and perplexing cases that come our way. No mystery is too small or too big for you to handle. Here’s what you will typically be doing:

This is a challenging and most rewarding role requiring a thorough understanding of civil and structural engineering principles and their application in failure investigations. You will:

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As a forensic expert, you will be called upon to solve some of the most unique cases in the field of Structural Forensic Engineering. Through a process of investigation and research, the successful candidate will need to understand and identify the causal factors of damage while eliminating other possible causes for residential, commercial, and light industrial claims. The key responsibilities are:

Perform and manage structural failure investigations and determine root cause of the failure and damage to buildings, foundations, structures, and building envelope mechanisms.

Attend client meetings and on-site inspections, perform damage surveys and condition assessments.

Review technical documentation including drawings, standards, codes, regulations, material specifications, maintenance, modification records, etc. Perform Provincial Codes and Standards compliance analysis and reviews.

Gather evidence and determine circumstances surrounding the incident by capturing data, photographs, videos, and interviewing parties associated with the incident.

Safely secure evidence for further analysis, and presentation to client and/or in court if required.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts on complex investigations.

Prepare clear and concise reports, from preliminary findings to detailed technical documentation.

Manage multiple projects while ensuring quality, timelines, and client expectations are met.

Support and mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.