Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer
About the job
- Active Professional Engineering license(s) are required.
- A degree in civil or structural engineering or a similar field is required.
- Be well-versed in building materials, codes, construction methods, and common modes of failure.
- Be able to access roof, attic, and crawl space areas.
- Be able to adhere to tight deadlines.
- Be tech-savvy across multiple software platforms, tools, equipment, and investigative techniques.
- Have outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Have an analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability.
- Have experience completing forensic investigations to determine the cause and origin of site issues, including design and construction defects and weather-related damage to residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
- Have experience performing site evaluations, field analysis, and assessments of structural and architectural systems, low- and steep-slope roofing systems, and foundation systems.
- Have experience evaluating failures resulting from hail damage, wind damage, moisture intrusion, flooding, building envelope failures, and general construction failures.
- Have experience providing general recommendations for remediation and repair, performing structural failure analysis, and evaluating damage from hurricanes, tornadoes, ice, wind, snow, fires, explosions, blasting, construction vibrations, and differential foundation movement.
- Be available to readily accept assignments and perform site inspections within 5–7 days.
- 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 photo-document areas of interest.
- Identify and interview witnesses or other key parties involved.
- Prepare and submit findings and recommendations that can be used to 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
- February 10, 2026 recruiting says Keystone is a growing company.
- October 28, 2025 hiring page says Keystone is rapidly expanding into new states.
- August 17, 2026 partnership page promises broader investigations and unified timely reporting.
What critics are saying
- Donan's 2022 trade-secret suit shows IP and noncompete disputes around fire-investigator hires.
- Indeed and Glassdoor reviews cite weak training, arbitrary goals, and management turnover.
- One catastrophic expert-witness error destroys carrier trust and collapses referral-driven revenue.
What makes Keystone Experts + Engineers unique
- Keystone's nationwide expert network and multi-discipline coverage shorten storm-driven response times.
- January 15, 2026 partnerships with Semke and Pyr-Tech add litigation, digital, and reconstruction expertise.
- Updated 2026 website combines engineering, fire, building science, and dispute-resolution services.
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