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Overview Professional Engineer – Forensic Services – Remote (Midwest) NV5 forensic professionals provide comprehensive solutions for commercial, and liability claims and catastrophe response across the eastern U.S. and environmental services throughout North America. Our professional staff have a range of expertise in a variety of engineering disciplines. From decades of experience providing quality service to clients in the insurance and legal industries, as well as private companies, NV5 has earned trust and respect from our clients. Join us and take charge of your career, creating your own growth while building a sustainable legacy for generations to come. As part of our team, you'll discover limitless opportunities to make meaningful contributions while advancing professionally. You'll work with diverse and talented group of individuals committed to making a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work. This role is fully remote but needs to be based in Missouri, Iowa, or Nebraska. If you are a Professional Engineer aiming to grow your career within Structural Forensics Engineering, then this opportunity will have you build credible relationships with clients and the community, having you think laterally approaching challenges in delivering project solutions. As our Forensic Professional Engineer, you will lead and support forensic investigations into structural failures, water intrusions, roof damage, construction defects, and building system issues. You will conduct field investigations and analyze failures involving a variety of structures within residential and commercial properties. You will determine the cause, origin, and extent of structural failures, water intrusions, roof damage, construction defects, and building system failures. Evaluations may include foundation settlement investigations, structural assessments, site evaluations, subsurface investigations, and vibration analysis. Responsibilities Other responsibilities may include: Prepare reports documenting causes of failure, extent of loss, and recommended remediation. Ability to support conclusions by appropriate expert testimony in legal proceedings. Qualifications We are seeking the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline. Active Professional Engineering (PE) license in one or more Midwest states, or ability to obtain. 2-5 years proven experience in forensic engineering, including building assessments and failure analysis. Proficiency in structural systems and foundation design, including concrete, masonry, wood, and steel is a plus. Familiarity with building codes and construction documentation. Willingness to travel extensively across the Midwest for site investigations. Capable of accessing multi-story roofs or willing to train. Capable to access crawlspaces and attics. NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives. NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities. NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement and given permission to represent NV5 to candidates on a particular search, NV5 will not owe any referral or other fees with respect to the unsolicited submission. #INDHP #LI-VO1