Civil Structural Engineer

Role Overview

• Perform building and structural failure investigations and determine the root and cause of failure and damage to commercial and residential buildings, foundations, structures, and building envelope mechanisms
• Support our claims professionals, independent adjusters and customers by investigating losses to determine the origin and cause of failures, damages or defects within residential, commercial and industrial sites as well as product, equipment and material failures
• Investigate losses through on-site inspection and forensic evaluation to support claims handling, coverage determination and recovery efforts against third parties
• Analyze the failure of building systems, determine the cause of failures, evaluate the quality of construction or review design or maintenance procedures
• Assess the physical damage to building components, systems and materials including determination of the extent of damage and required remediation
• Apply engineering judgment to distinguish between damage due to the loss and unaffected or pre-existing damage in order to recommend repair versus replacement considerations
• Research failure modes and code requirements as needed and prepare recommendations for repair and/or remediation as appropriate
• Conduct field investigations of structural failures, documenting your work and collecting all necessary evidence
• Provide engineering opinions and technical guidance to Claims Professionals, leadership and other key stakeholders to support decision-making

Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s or post-graduate degree in civil/ structural engineering and P. Eng. designation
• Minimum 8 years of experience of failure and damage analysis, design, construction, maintenance of structures and building envelope mechanism of commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial buildings and infrastructure
• Strong understanding of structural design principles, load analysis, material properties, and failure mechanisms
• Proven ability to effectively and concisely communicate complex technical conclusions clearly to non-technical stakeholders through verbal explanation and written technical reports
• Experience reviewing and assessing external forensic or specialty expert opinions for technical accuracy
• Familiarity with property and casualty insurance, claims processes, and risk assessment methodologies is preferred
• Strong understanding of structural materials (steel, concrete, wood, masonry) and relevant design codes
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Experience testifying in court and previous qualification as an expert is preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) with data management/analysis skills
• Ability to handle multiple investigations simultaneously while prioritizing work along strict timelines
• Ability to work in inclement weather and various environmental conditions
• Ability and willingness to work in high areas such as roofs or scaffolding, requiring physical agility, balance, and resistance to acrophobia
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the province of Ontario on short notice

Benefits

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation
• Eligibility for annual bonus
• Retirement savings
• Share plan
• Health benefits
• Personal wellness
• Volunteer opportunities
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
• Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health