Forensic Engineer (EIT)

Company Overview

YA is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 600 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation. 

YA Engineering Services (YAES) provides structural, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineering services; architectural and building envelope investigative services; non-destructive testing services; seismic risk assessment services; materials analysis services; expert witness and litigation support services; and accident reconstruction services. Our goal with YA is to offer a team of highly qualified, technically excellent engineering and architectural professionals who work seamlessly together to service the needs of our clients in the model of an engineering cooperative.

Summary

Seeking entry level engineers excited to join the growing field of forensic engineering and learn the art of evaluating distress to existing buildings, structures and building envelopes. Team member will be responsible for assisting with investigative projects including coordinating with clients, performing site visits, managing resources, writing reports, conducting analyses, reviewing building codes, and developing repair drawings.

This is a remote position. Candidates must be located in the state of Florida.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating with clients to set up site visits and complete deliverables.
• Manages project resources to ensure deadlines are met and projects stay on schedule.
• Analyzes project data, material properties and building codes and performs analyses to determine the most likely cause of distress to buildings and components.
• Assists in the production of project reports summarizing findings and conclusions.
• Assists with site visits to collect field data (i.e., documenting site conditions, photographing, measuring, sketching, etc.) on residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Researches and reviews and interprets relevant building codes and standards. .
• Assists in the development of repair drawings ensuring adequate coordination across disciplines.
• Collaborates with other team members on selection of analysis and testing methods, repair materials (if necessary), and identifying and selecting resources relevant to the project.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering or applicable experience required.
• EIT certification required.
• 1+ years previous work/internship experience a plus.