Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex engineering assignments.
Surveys property, casualty and liability losses, typically at residential and commercial buildings and loss scenes.
Conducts investigations to determine the root cause of events and failures.
Works closely with engineers and investigators to produce detailed reports, drawings, and/or outline the cause and origin of losses and damages.
Develops plans, reports and drawings to meet client’s needs and/or determine and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
Provides expert testimony in a court of law and/or in depositions.
Determines applicable engineering practices to fulfill the prescribed scope of work, project specifics, timelines, and cost estimates for the professional services provided.
Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and engineering projects for clients.
Collaborates with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers and attorneys to develop demand for your professional services.
Collaborates with UIS’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
Professional Engineering (PE) license is required
8 years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required
2 years of engineering experience specifically in failure analysis and forensic engineering
2 years in insurance and/or risk management services industry
Excellent oral and written communication
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E.

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