Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer - Buffalo, NY
Rimkus · Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
Posted Aug 24, 2026
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Overview
Provide forensic consulting services requiring Civil Engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Assesses and determines the cause and origin of structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, and construction defects, as well as determines the extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage. Provides oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, expert testimony. Manages multiple projects.
Essential Job Functions:
Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties for the purpose of resolving legal matters and claims.
Performs forensic assignments within the field of civil engineering and/or construction expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures and/or damage, building envelope failures and/or damage, as well as determine the extent and repairability of such failures and/or damage. This includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, in-person and/or telephone interviews, overseeing field testing, review of construction and/or design drawings, contracts, or specifications, and/or reviewing historical documentation.
Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure and/or damage, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and/or recommended remediation are essential as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supports as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.
Ensures that procedure is being followed and performs safety due diligence of the project during the time it is being completed.
Ability to initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
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