Knott Laboratory provides forensic engineering and animation, Civil & Structural, and Fire & Explosion Investigation services to reconstruct accidents.

Structural Engineer – Insurance Division

Work with a fast-paced, growth-oriented team of forensic engineers at Knott Laboratory.

Knott Laboratory, LLC is looking for a Structural Engineer to join our team in Denver, Colorado. As a Structural Engineer, you will work with experienced Professional Engineers and conduct structural analysis and design of various building projects.

Knott Laboratory is a forensic engineering firm with 40 years of experience partnering with our clients to investigate building failures and deficiencies. Knott Laboratory Forensic Engineers regularly serve as expert witnesses providing prelitigation and post-litigation consulting, analysis and exhibits for depositions and jury trials.

Accepting Ongoing Applications for this role. 

Job Duties

What you will do
Perform field investigation of residential, commercial, and industrial structures to determine the cause and origin of construction defects and failures to resolve claims and legal matters; Assessment and analysis will include documentation of on-site conditions including laser scanning, photography, overseeing destructive testing and interviews; Write technical reports with inspection results, determination of cause, extent of loss and provide estimates for design solution proposals; Design structures with wood framing, concrete, steel and masonry and a variety of foundation types and account for wind, snow, and seismic loads in structural design; Ensure designs meet compliance with building codes and industry standards and stay on top of industry trends and emerging knowledge with ongoing research.

What you will bring
4+ years Structural Engineering experience; PE, Professional Engineer in Colorado; Experience with construction site management, project management and Structural Design; Resident of Denver Metro area, Colorado; B.S. degree in Structural Engineering; Skilled with Revit, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, SharePoint; Passionate and self-motivated with the ability to work remotely and balance multiple projects; Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.




Qualifications

Compensation
Salary: $70,000-$115,000, depending upon experience; Job Type: Full Time, 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday – Friday; Work Setting: Flexible. Remote/Home office work up to 60%; Field Inspections/Site Visits up to 40%; Matching 401(k); Company Profit Sharing Plan; Health, Dental and Vision Insurance; Paid Time and Holidays Off; Professional Development Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement up to $5k/year.





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