Structural Forensic Engineer
Navartis
Toronto
$100K-$120K a year
Permanent
Responsibilities
as the Structural Forensic Engineer :
- Assist the claims team to quickly and efficiently guide the resolution of building and structural claims through a portfolio of residential and commercial buildings as well as various other structures
- Complete mandates for our internal and external experts and work in collaboration with our building evaluators and other key stakeholders
- Travel and meet with insured and fully understand the circumstances with objectivity surrounding their claim
- Document the scene and state your opinion as to the probable cause of the damage.
- Record your opinion in writing and intervene to contribute to conflict resolution in the course of a claim by providing your technical insight.
- The types of claims can vary, including building collapses, roof and cladding detachments, cracks in a building foundation, in-ground pool damage, collapses or retrofits, water ingress, etc.
In short, any problem that may affect a building or structure.
Assist in the record keeping and the follow-up of information to maintain the certificate of authorization.
Qualifications for Structural Forensic Engineer :
- University degree in Civil, Structural and / or Building Engineering or combination of Education and relevant experience
- Member in good standing of PEO Professional Engineer of Ontario
- A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience
- Advanced knowledge of buildings, construction methods
- Advanced knowledge of part 9 of the Canadian building code and part 3 and 4 is considered an asset
- Experience in the insurance field and as an expert before the courts is considered an important asset
22 days ago