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

S-E-A places a strong value on employee health and wellness across the company. As part of this commitment, S-E-A offers several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, such as medical, dental and vision plans, company-paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, parental leave, company-funded HSA, an employee assistance program and a wellness rewards program. Additionally, most offices have an on-site workout facility.

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