Sr. Engineer Building Forensics New York, NY

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!Although this position is remote, the candidate will travel in the Upstate New York region and surrounding states, as needed, for 2 to 3 hours daily. The candidate must reside in upstate New York, preferably in the Buffalo or Syracuse area.Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!Although this position is remote, the candidate will travel in the Upstate New York region and surrounding states, as needed, for 2 to 3 hours daily. The candidate must reside in upstate New York, preferably in the Buffalo or Syracuse area. OverviewWe are currently seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer located in Buffalo or Syracuse for our upstate New York region with experience in the design and/or construction of residential and/or commercial buildings. The successful candidate will assist in determining the cause, origin, and extent of construction defects, structural failures, water intrusion, and/or other failures. An understanding and proficiency of building codes, installation standards, practices, and procedures within the building construction industry is essential.The salary range for this position is $104,100 - $156,100 and is dependent on education, experience, location, and certifications/licensure.Essential Job Functions * This key position involves investigating and analyzing residential, commercial, and industrial properties to resolve claims and legal matters. * Assignments may include contract disputes, installation deficiencies, material deficiencies, site evaluations, settlement investigations, structural assessments, and vibration analyses. * Duties include gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, overseeing field-testing, and reviewing historical documentation. * Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and remediation recommendations is essential, as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigated matters.Requirements: * Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships. * Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. A master's degree is preferred. * 5 years' minimum engineering experience working with residential, commercial, and/or industrial properties in a design or forensic consulting role. * A PE license in New York is required. Obtaining additional state licensing will be required in the role. * A current NCEES record is preferred. * Experience in handling litigation and investigations is required. * Knowledge of building codes, fundamental architectural and/or engineering principles, construction materials, assembly and installation, and industry practices is