Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer
About the job
- An active Professional Engineering license is required.
- A degree in civil or structural engineering or a similar field is required.
- Knowledge of building materials, codes, construction methods, and common modes of failure is required.
- Ability to access roof, attic, and crawl-space areas is required.
- Ability to adhere to tight deadlines is required.
- Availability to readily accept assignments and perform site inspections within 5–7 days is required.
- Technical proficiency across multiple software platforms, tools, equipment, and investigative techniques is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability are required.
- Conduct investigations of accidents or disasters to determine causes and contributing factors.
- Evaluate structural or water damage caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wind events, hailstorms, or floods.
- Ensure proper maintenance and construction of affected building components and systems.
- Safely access roofs, attics, and crawl spaces to photograph areas of interest.
- Identify and interview witnesses or other key parties involved.
- Prepare and submit findings and recommendations to help resolve insurance claims or litigation matters.
About the company
Keystone Experts + Engineers provides forensic engineering services for commercial and residential structures with a nationwide, on-demand network of multi-disciplinary engineers. They dispatch on-demand engineers to collect site data and produce technical, fact-based reports with rapid turnaround. They differentiate themselves with an agile nationwide network, scalable capacity for peak demand, proactive communication, and cost-efficient reports tailored to client needs. Their goal is to deliver timely, dependable forensic reports to help clients make informed decisions after structural events.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Castle Rock, Colorado
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 job activity shows active hiring across Castle Rock, Dallas, and Kansas City.
- Keystone website still markets nationwide response and rapid turnaround for large-loss events.
- January 2026 partnership creates cross-referrals between carrier work and law-firm expert witness demand.
What critics are saying
- Donan’s 2021 trade-secret case still shadows Keystone’s hiring and client trust.
- Heavy 1099 reliance weakens quality control and creates defections risk to rivals.
- If Semke integration stalls, Keystone loses promised litigation breadth against larger forensic consolidators.
What makes Keystone Experts + Engineers unique
- January 2026 Semke Forensic and Pyr-Tech partnership expands fire, MEP, and reconstruction depth.
- Castle Rock network of W-2 and 1099 experts enables nationwide catastrophe surge response.
- Keystone combines forensic engineering, building consulting, fire origin, and dispute resolution under one roof.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options