Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise across all assets and value at risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

We are seeking a Part-time Consultant to join our Forensic Architecture and Engineering team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the Charlotte, NC team, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional Engineering Consultants. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of Engineering, but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Part-time Consultant to enhance our already robust team of professionals supporting our clients throughout the US. Our licensed engineers routinely conductseismic risk evaluations/assessments, perform forensic investigations,provide consultation,prepare and deliver technical papers; andserve as expert witnesses. Entry-level engineers assist our licensed engineers for the various types of projects. Our areas of practice include residential, commercial and industrial buildings’ gravity and lateral force-resisting systems evaluation and retrofit, foundations and envelopes; hazard assessments and resulting damage and repair design; design and construction defect evaluation; and premise liability evaluations. Assignments will potentially require some travel. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares reports detailing observations made, testing results, research conducted, and opinions or recommendations
• Conducts field observations, testing and data collection, as needed.
• Works with building departments to review repair directives and provide submittal support
• Conducts research 
• Meets with and presents to peers and clients

Required Qualifications:

• Obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Industrial, Structural, or the like). 
• Interest in obtaining Professional Engineering (PE) License in the future.
• Experience conducting damage assessments and forensic investigations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with structural building drawings preparation or structural design and seismic structural analysis (optional)
• Experience in construction (optional)

J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines. J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience.

Ourmission is to serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity and objective, clear- cut analysis and advice.

Other Duties:

Please 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.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations:

We 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!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please emailjobs@jsheld.comand include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your

request and contact information.