Civil Site Engineer (Forensic Engineering)

SEA, Ltd.

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years in civil/site development
  • P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration required
  • Strong writing skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience with public speaking is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Conduct field investigations and analyze failures in civil-site environments
  • Evaluate design and construction deficiencies related to grading and stormwater
  • Design roads, stormwater management systems, and erosion control
  • Prepare and implement civil/site construction plans and permitting
  • Conduct unbiased investigations for diverse clients
  • Prepare clear reports and present findings to clients
  • Maintain and develop client relationships and promote services

Benefits

  • Opportunity to attend educational workshops and professional development
  • Professional growth through networking and participation in societies
  • Exposure to high-profile clients and diverse project types
  • Engagement in legal proceedings as an expert witness
  • Flexibility in travel with opportunities for site inspections
Full Job Description
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Conduct field investigations and analyze failures involving all types of civil-site built environments and infrastructure such as land developments, commercial/retail projects, mixed used projects, roadway and utility, and streetscape enhancements
  • Evaluate design/construction-related deficiencies associated with grading and drainage, stormwater management and stormwater conveyance, underground utility systems, erosion control, concrete flatwork, road design, maintenance of traffic, and hardscape systems
  • Experience with:
    • Design of roads including sight distance analysis, roadside design, vehicular use areas, parking lot design, pedestrian and vehicular ingress/egress ways.
    • Stormwater management design, hydrology, and modeling of retention/detention facilities, culverts, storm drain systems, and open channels. Knowledge of FEMA floodplains and regulations a plus.
    • Applicability of MUTCD including maintenance of traffic and underground utility markings and protection of utilities.
    • Preparation, permitting, and construction implementation of civil/site construction plans including NPDES permitting, sediment and erosion control design and inspections
    • Municipal zoning and variance hearings
  • Conduct unbiased investigations for various types of clients
  • Responsible for retention and development of client relations
  • Prepare oral and written reports in layman's terms that document causes of failure, extent of loss, and recommended remediation
  • Deliver professional presentations, develop client relationships and promote self to client groups
  • Support conclusions by appropriate expert testimony in legal proceedings
  • Accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, review professional publications, establish personal networks and participate in professional societies


Position Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required
  • Minimum of five (5) years of civil/site development experience
  • P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration required through testing
  • Must possess strong writing skills
  • Public speaking experience a plus
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to travel 25% of the time
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Ability to carry equipment to and from job sites
  • Ability to work at various heights on structures
  • Ability to maneuver in and around buildings and in confined spaces
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
  • Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
  • Ability to drive in all conditions
  • Ability to fly on airplanes
  • Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
  • Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications

SEA places a strong value and diversity and wellness across the company. SEA is also focused on, and committed to, staff health and wellbeing. We offer several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program and a Motion Wellness Program that rewards activity through contributions to employee HSA accounts.

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