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What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?\nJ.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.\nThe firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.\n J.S. Held is seeking a highly experienced and technically accomplished Senior Forensic Engineer to serve as a senior-level contributor within our Forensic Architecture & Engineering practice. This role is ideal for a licensed professional engineer with deep expertise in large loss forensic investigations, litigation support, and technical reporting.\nYou will lead complex investigations, provide expert analysis and testimony, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients. This role offers significant visibility and influence across the practice, with opportunities to mentor or manage staff, contribute to thought leadership, and support business development initiatives with a goal of increases large loss and complex work throughout J.S Held’s FA&E practice. The individual is expected to bring over existing client relationships to support revenue generation and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.\nJob Responsibilities:\nClient Engagement & Business Development\nServe as a senior point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and long-term relationship development.\nIdentify and pursue new business opportunities within insurance, legal, and construction sectors.\nRepresent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.\nCollaborate with senior leadership to define and implement growth strategies.\nStrategic Leadership & Team Development\nHelp to mentor and grow a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.\nProvide strategic direction and oversight on client engagements, ensuring quality and consistency.\nSupport professional development and knowledge sharing across the team.\nTehnical Oversight & Project Delivery\nOversee and conduct forensic investigations into a variety of structural failures, construction defects, and material performance issues.\nPrepare and review expert reports, technical analyses, and litigation support documents.\nTestify as an expert witness in legal proceedings when required.\nEnsure consistency in inspection methodology, client communication, and deliverable quality.\n Required Qualifications\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering field (ABET-accredited).\nActive PE or SE license.\nAdvanced engineering experience, including forensic consulting.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including expert report writing and courtroom testimony.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience working with insurance carriers, law firms, or construction litigation.\nAbility to work independently and manage multiple complex assignments.\nPhysical and Mental Job Qualifications\nMust be able to travel to various project sites and conduct field investigations.\nMust be able to work in hot and cold environments.\nMust be able to carry and operate equipment relevant to role\nPhysically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time\n Some of the Benefits We Have Include\nJ.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.\nOur flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed\nFlexible Time Off policy\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\n401k Match\nCommuter Benefit\nThe estimated salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000 USD. The salary range is based on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.\nOther Duties\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nBy submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available.\nPlease explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.\nEEO and Job Accommodations\nWe embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!\nJ.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. 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