Hybrid Senior Structural, Building Forensic Engineer

at Intact

• Job title: Senior Structural, Building Forensic Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: CA$101,800 - CA$124,400 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Mississauga, Canada

About the role

• Senior Structural or Building Forensic Engineer providing forensic investigations and damage assessments for residential and commercial claims. Collaborating with claims teams and producing detailed reports on findings.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Document, review, and assess the extent of damage to buildings following losses due to fire incidents, vehicle impacts, tree impacts, and other damage-causing events.
• Work with drafting personnel to prepare, review, and certify architectural/structural plans for building restoration projects.
• Record your opinion in writing and intervene to contribute to conflict resolution in the course of a claim by providing your technical insight.

Requirements

• 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
• Have a valid driver's licence and a good driving record.
• Advanced knowledge of building design, building science, and construction methods.
• Advanced knowledge of Part 9 of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) and Ontario Building Code (OBC).
• Knowledge of Part 3 and 4 of the NBCC and OBC is considered an asset.
• Experience in the insurance field and as an expert before the courts is considered an important asset
• Strong professional presentation and communication skills, both oral and written

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)