Metairie, Louisiana, USA
9 hours ago
Civil Structural Forensic Engineer

Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer role responsible for on-site evaluation of storm-related structural damage and preparation of forensic reports for insurance claims.

Job Requirements

BS degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one of the following states: Pennsylvania, Illinois, Wisconsin, or Ohio

Based in or able to work regularly in one of the following areas: Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL/Southern WI; Cleveland, OH

Forensic investigation experience on residential and commercial structures

Experience preparing and submitting findings and recommendations for insurance claims

Ability to perform physical inspections including climbing up to 30 feet on roofs with up to 40-degree pitch

Ability to access crawl spaces, attics, and other confined areas for inspection

Physical condition adequate to safely perform on-site inspections in a variety of field environments

Preferred Skills

Experience assessing damage from storms and natural events including tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, and fires

Experience evaluating foundations, roof systems, framing, and structural components for condition and causation of damage

Experience working with insurance adjusters or third-party claim administrators

Experience writing detailed technical reports for legal, insurance, or regulatory audiences

Job Responsibilities

Perform on-site forensic investigations of residential and commercial structures, including roofs and foundations, following storms or other damage events

Inspect damage from events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, fires, and falling trees

Collect field data including photographs, measurements, and structural observations

Analyze findings to determine cause, extent, and significance of structural damage

Prepare detailed written reports of findings and conclusions for submission to insurance companies

Provide technical documentation to support claim evaluations and repair recommendations

Manage daily claims assignments and maintain documentation for each case from inspection through report completion



Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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