Forensic Professional Engineer in Burlington

• Forensic Professional Engineer (all levels)
• Full-time
• Job Location Type: In Office
• Department: Forensic Architecture & Engineering
• The Company

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

Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk.

Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, 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.

J. S. Held is seeking a

Professional Engineer with experience in Forensic Investigations to serve as a contributor within our Forensic Architecture & Engineering practice.

This role is ideal for a licensed professional engineer with deep expertise in large loss forensic investigations, litigation support, and technical reporting.

You will lead complex investigations, provide expert analysis and testimony, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients.

This role offers significant visibility and influence across the practice, with opportunities to mentor or manage staff, contribute to thought leadership, and support business development initiatives with a goal of increases large loss and complex work throughout J.

S Held’s FA&E practice.

• Job Responsibilities
• 1. Client Engagement & Business Development
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and long-term relationship development.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within insurance, legal, and construction sectors.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement growth strategies.
• 2. Strategic Leadership & Team Development
• Work with a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight on client engagements, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Support professional development and knowledge sharing across the team.
• 3. Technical Oversight & Project Delivery
• Oversee and conduct forensic investigations into a variety of structural failures, construction defects, and material performance issues.
• Prepare and review expert reports, technical analyses, and litigation support documents.
• Testify as an expert witness in legal proceedings when required.
• Ensure consistency in inspection methodology, client communication, and deliverable quality.
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering field
• Active P. Eng license in Ontario
• Advanced engineering experience, including forensic consulting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including expert report writing and courtroom testimony.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with insurance carriers, law firms, or construction litigation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex assignments.
• Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
• Must be able to travel to various project sites and conduct field investigations.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Must be able to carry and operate equipment relevant to role
• Physically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time
• Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J. S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is CAD $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per annum plus benefits and opportunities for advanced training and education.

Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limitedto skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

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.

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!

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 email jobs@jsheld. com and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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