Nelson Forensics, LLC

Overview

Nelson Forensics is seeking qualified, confident, personable, and communicative Civil/Structural Engineers to conduct forensic investigations utilizing detailed field investigation techniques and core engineering principles. The position offers a variety of project types and the opportunity to develop expertise in desired areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations to determine the cause and origin of structural collapses, failures, damages, and defects for various types of structures.
• Prepare clear, concise, cohesive, accurate, and defensible reports.
• Communicate regularly and directly with a variety of clients.
• Manage concurrent projects with varying sizes, scopes, client types, and durations.
• Provide deposition, mediation, arbitration and/or trial testimony.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering required.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in civil or structural engineering a plus.
• Five to ten years of structural design experience preferred; candidates with less will be considered.
• Active Professional Engineering (P.E.) license acquired by examination is required.
• NCEES record desired.
• Completion of the 16 hour NCEES Structural exam a plus.
• Strong command of fundamental structural engineering principles.
• Strong analytical skills and the desire and ability to tackle complex problems.
• Working knowledge of building codes and ability to conduct independent research of codes, standards, and other technical references.
• Ability to clearly communicate engineering principles, verbally and in writing, to audiences with varying technical proficiency.
• Desire and ability to multi-task.
• Prompt responsiveness to inquiries from peers and clients, sometimes outside of normal working hours.
• Flexibility with respect to work schedule and travel, which is a requirement of the position.
• Desire to continually develop and refine technical knowledge through targeted continuing education.

Additional Information

• Travel is a requirement of the position, occasionally with little advance notice.