Structural Engineer / Architect (Forensics) - SEA, Ltd.

We love what we do and the company behind it, and we are adding to our dynamic Chicago team - come see how to Be Better at SEA, Ltd.! S-E-A, Ltd. is a national forensic engineering firm with over 50 years in the industry, partnering with national law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers to investigate the "why" when things fail. Our staff evaluate a wide and ever-changing range of failures, creating an engaging and often complex technical environment, and we are looking for curious, intelligent, life-long learners with a strong sense of integrity. This opportunity is ideal for a professional who does not want to work in front of a computer all day and enjoys a field component of work.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Conduct unbiased field investigations and analyze failures regarding structural and construction claims involving residential, commercial, and industrial properties
• Evaluate architectural defects (for candidates with the appropriate background)
• Determine of the origin, cause, and extent of structural failures, water intrusions, roof damage, construction defects, and building system failures, including envelope, roof, wall, and glazing
• Analyze failures in buildings and other infrastructure systems by conducting site visits and applying engineering principles and practices in accordance with codes and industry standards
• Prepare oral and written reports in layman's terms that document causes of failure, extent of loss, and recommended remediation
• Deliver professional presentations, develop and retain client relationships, and promote self to client and professional groups
• Ability to appropriately support conclusions in expert testimony for legal proceedings
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural, Civil, or Structural Engineering
• Minimum of four (4) years of post-academic civil or structural engineering experience BUT will consider wide array of experience levels with 15+ years being ideal
• P.E. and S.E registration or willingness and ability to obtain within 12 months
• Mixed time between field sites and the office
• Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Architecture, Civil, or Structural Engineering
• Post-academic civil or structural engineering experience
• P.E. registration (highly preferred)
• S.E. registration (highly preferred)
• Public speaking experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and inspect roofs
• Ability to maneuver in and around buildings and in confined spaces
• Ability to drive to site locations

Benefits:

• Extensive forensic training
• Bonus program
• Medical, dental vision coverage
• On-site fitness facility
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Company-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Company provided phone/iPad
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Parental leave policy
• Flexplace policy following training

 

SEA places a strong value and priority on diversity, equity and inclusion across the company. We believe these values result in a more enriched work environment for our employees and allow us to best provide to our clients. 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.

SEA is a dedicated equal opportunity employer, evaluating all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.