Staff Engineer

About Aperture

Aperture brings together leading forensic specialists and technical consultants who clarify complex events, strengthen business decisions, and deliver answers grounded in science and extensive industry experience. 

Description

In this role, you’ll conduct investigations, assess structural conditions, and provide detailed documentation to support forensic (primarily insurance) cases.  If you’re excited by complex, investigative projects, enjoy applying your expertise to real-world challenges, and want to grow within a collaborative, knowledge-driven team, we invite you to join us and work alongside some of the top engineering professionals in the industry. 
 

Our insurance clients ask us to investigate matters and provide reports which aid them in coverage decisions for their policyholders.  Common examples of these investigation requests include foundation claims, moisture investigations, useful remaining portions of residential and commercial structures after a loss event, vehicle or storm damage to structures, explosions, retaining wall failures, etc. 

Essential Functions

• Engineering analyses related to a variety of projects include, but not limited to, commercial and residential buildings, retaining walls, flatwork, towers, reinforced slopes, bridges, drainageways, and any other structurally related projects.
• Evaluate data from engineering reports and documents, construction plans and documentation, municipal records, site photographs and field notes, deposition transcripts, and various other court proceedings to form conclusions.
• Review supplied file information, perform in-town and out-of-town inspections (including crawlspaces, attics, roofs, etc.), conduct interviews, draw floor plans, document site-specific and environmental variables, take relative elevation foundation and/or topographical measurements, obtain photographic support (with voice annotations), and document any other relevant information.
• Communicate with clients about project details during the project life cycle and document all correspondence.
• Assist with other forensic investigations in determining cause-and-origin of damages, construction defects, structural failures, water intrusion, and building envelope deficiencies.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering design documents.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, with proven experience in forensic investigations, data analysis, and report writing.
• Structural engineering education and experience preferred.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, and
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires that you have the physical ability to perform all the following functions: Climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, work outdoors in hot or cold weather, lift up to 50 pounds, use necessary safety equipment,  

• Perform duties that may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, or squatting for prolonged periods of time 

• May be required to travel for business purposes. 

• The ability to sit at a desk up to 80% of the time 

• The ability to stand and walk up to 20% of the time 

• The ability to be confined in a small area, such as a cubicle 

• The ability to operate phones and computers 

Benefits

We strive to offer an environment that provides our employees with the right balance between work and family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Fun, energetic, casual office
• Hybrid work from home schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company discretionary contribution
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid personal time

Hours of Work

• Fulltime: Defined as 5 days a week for 40 hours per week. Actual working hours will be discussed with the hiring manager.

AAP/EEO Statement

Aperture is committed to a firm policy in favor of equal employment opportunity and will abide by all applicable state and federal regulations by not discriminating against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or veteran status. Our commitment to equal employment opportunities shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves or other absences from work, layoffs, compensation and benefits, selection for training or other education, professional opportunities and conflict resolution.

It is also the policy of Aperture to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as woman, minority or individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. Aperture is committed to adhering to its obligations to reasonably accommodate both employees and applicants under the Americans with Disabilities Act.