Junior Structural / Geotechnical Consultant

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 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.

Job Description

We would like to speak with Junior Engineers to enhance our already robust team of professionals who support our clients throughout LatAm. Our engineers routinely  perform forensic investigations ,  provide consultation ,  prepare and deliver technical papers , and  serve as expert witnesses.  Our areas of practice include roofing, foundations, infrastructure, and envelopes for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings; hazard assessments and resulting damage; design and construction defect evaluations; and premises liability evaluations. Assignments will require regular local and regional travel to project sites. Active involvement in professional associations and societies is encouraged and supported.

Job Responsibilities 

• Conducts field observations, testing, and data collection 
• Prepares reports detailing observations made, testing results, research conducted, and opinions or recommendations 
• Works with building departments to determine repair directives 
• Conducts research and develops technical topics for publication 
• Meets with and presents to peers and clients

Qualifications

Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 1+ years of geothechnical or structural engineering experience 
• Experience in engineering design or construction 
• 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 
• Fully bilingual, English & Spanish 

Physical and Mental Job

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel to various project sites and conduct field investigations. 
• Must be able to work at heights. 
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments, both indoors and outdoors. 
• Must be able to periodically access and work on roofs, scaffolds, lifts, and other elevated surfaces and in enclosed spaces (attics, crawlspaces, etc.) with appropriate personal protection. 
• Must be able to lift, transport, set up, and utilize an extension ladder to access roofs and other elevated surfaces. 
• Physically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time. 

Additional Information

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
• Generous Annual Leave Policy
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance

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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.

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