Senior Consultant - Civil / Structural

ESi’s Civil Structural Practice Group is looking for a civil / structural engineer that is responsible for managing consulting projects and performing engineering tasks related to construction defects and building damage from natural hazards (e.g., wind, water, and hail). Tasks include performing consulting and loss investigations, site inspections, engineering analyses, and engineering calculations. Work product includes presenting findings in the form of technical reports, delivering findings via conference call or presentations, developing exhibits, and providing sworn oral testimony. This position is targeted as a Senior Consultant. However, if a candidate has greater experience, we would consider hiring at a Senior Managing Consultant level or higher if the candidate has an established book of clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop local clients and projects in the Civil / Structural Practice areas by working in concert with regional business development support, local office colleagues, and civil /structural engineering colleagues based in other ESi offices.
• Perform marketing and business development activities to identify potential clients and strategies to build a client base. Represent ESi and its consultants to potential clients and at conferences and meetings. Business development activities also may include making presentations and introductions to obtain additional clients and projects and/or expand ESI’s business.
• Provide engineering consulting services in construction defect cases, property liability and compliance cases, damage assessments, and outlining the scope of repairs.
• Perform field inspections of a diverse range of structures including residential, commercial, transportation, and industrial structures to determine cause and origin of reported or suspected damages as well as prepare condition assessments and, when required, develop alternatives.
• Perform analyses on temporary support systems for repair and construction, as well as analyze and design structures and foundations.

• Strong technical writing and understanding how to structure and present findings and conclusions in technical reports, presentations, and graphical exhibits.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate his/her own work along with project activities with ESi consultants and others to ensure that goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within a prescribed time frame and within a budget that is acceptable to the client. Based on the nature of a case, the candidate may perform these duties and tasks independently or may collaborate with other consultants, technologists, and support staff.
• Network internally and work collaboratively to contribute to projects managed by other consultants within ESi. Collaborate with other project staff to plan and complete project work plans and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of tasks.
• Confidently communicate with clients or potential clients to prepare or review project proposals or plans to determine the required tasks, schedule, budget, and procedures for accomplishing project objectives.
• Provide recommendations to clients, potential clients, and the Civil / Structural Practice Director to accept or decline potential new projects based on their professional training, expertise, and business experience. During the execution of a project, recommend increases or decreases in the scope of ESi’s work as appropriate.
• Provide testimony in deposition and/or at trial as an expert witness or assist in supporting another expert to testify.
• Perform work adhering to all ESi best practices and QA/QC procedures. Contribute to the QA/QC process by reviewing the work of other colleagues in the Civil / Structural Practice.
• Pursue ongoing continuing education, including preparing technical presentations, white papers, and/or peer-reviewed papers relevant to their areas of practice.
• Serve as a mentor to junior consultants to facilitate their growth and development.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering degree from ABET accredited educational institution required
• Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent non-US accomplishments.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Should hold a Professional Engineer’s License (CE and/or SE and/or GE).
• EIT plus ability to obtain a PE license within the first year may be considered.

Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience in civil and structural engineering
• Experience and familiarity in inspection and engineering of residential, commercial, and industrial facilities
• Experience with design and construction of agricultural facilities and structures is a plus
• Structural inspection and condition assessment experience preferred
• Prior litigation support experience (in the form of testifying in deposition or trial) and experience preparing reports in support of dispute resolution is a plus

Computer Skills:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and sit. Site inspections may require that employees stand, walk, carry tools, and/or work from an elevated position for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Noise levels at project sites are variable, and may be loud enough to require hearing protection.

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It is the policy of ESI, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESI is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans. If you need assistance with completing the electronic application, please email your request to employment @ engsys.com