[Hiring] Forensic Structural/Civil Engineer @ATS FAMILY

Role Description

The Forensic Engineering Department seeks an experienced Senior Civil or Structural Engineering professional to support complex residential and commercial property loss investigations. This role is ideal for an accomplished forensic engineer who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and brings deep technical expertise to the evaluation of structural failures, construction defects, and code compliance issues. The position offers the opportunity to apply advanced engineering judgment, develop authoritative technical opinions, and serve as a trusted expert to clients, counsel, and insurers across a wide range of loss scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of damages from various sources such as water intrusion, wind, vibration, impact, construction standard of care, and building envelope failure.
• Perform site and evidence inspections utilizing the latest in 3D scanning technology and software, conduct testing, failure analysis, and collect corresponding data.
• Provide post damage assessments outlining scope of repairs along with temporary support systems for repair, analysis, and design of structures and foundations.
• Work in a fast-paced environment involving multiple projects while remaining detail oriented.
• Prepare and deliver technical/educational presentations to existing and potential client groups and/or present as a keynote speaker at technical conferences.
• Enhance professional/technical knowledge and credibility through continuing education programs, review of technical publications, and the preparation of technical papers.
• Prepare technical reports of scientific findings and conclusions that can be understood by laypersons and supported by testimony during depositions and trials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Master’s, or PhD degree in Civil, Mechanical, or similar Engineering disciplines.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of previous forensic engineering and consulting experience or relevant industry experience.
• Possess a strong background in and/or have a willingness to learn the necessary computer programs to evaluate incidents.
• A strong problem-solving ability, an open-minded analytical skillset, and an intense curiosity to dig deep within the physical evidence to solve the case.
• General Contractor license strongly preferred.
• Experience as an expert witness and testifying strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR").
• Consideration only for "U.S. Persons" for this position, which includes U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. lawful permanent residents, persons granted refugee status, or persons granted asylum in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.