Our client is a Forensic Building Consulting firm, and they are looking for a skilled Structural Forensic Engineer to join their team. As the Structural Forensic Engineer, you will recreate the sequence of events that led to the loss, reverse engineer the scene and determine the most probable cause, confidently justifying your decision.
Responsibilities as the Structural Forensic Engineer:
- Assist the claims team to quickly and efficiently guide the resolution of building and structural claims through a portfolio of residential and commercial buildings as well as various other structures
- Complete mandates for our internal and external experts and work in collaboration with our building evaluators and other key stakeholders
- Travel and meet with insured and fully understand the circumstances with objectivity surrounding their claim
- Document the scene and state your opinion as to the probable cause of the damage.
- Record your opinion in writing and intervene to contribute to conflict resolution in the course of a claim by providing your technical insight.
- The types of claims can vary, including building collapses, roof and cladding detachments, cracks in a building foundation, in-ground pool damage, collapses or retrofits, water ingress, etc. In short, any problem that may affect a building or structure.
- Assist in the record keeping and the follow-up of information to maintain the certificate of authorization.
Qualifications for Structural Forensic Engineer:
- University degree in Civil, Structural and/or Building Engineering or combination of Education and relevant experience
- Member in good standing of PEO Professional Engineer of Ontario
- A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience
- Advanced knowledge of buildings, construction methods
- Advanced knowledge of part 9 of the Canadian building code and part 3 and 4 is considered an asset
- Experience in the insurance field and as an expert before the courts is considered an important asset