Part-Time
Civil/Structural Engineer
Forensic
Updated on 8/23/2026
Keystone Experts + Engineers
51-200 employees
Forensic engineering services for structures nationwide
No salary listed
Wilmington, NC, USA
Remote
Bachelor's
 Architecture & Civil Engineering (1) |
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- 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 and problem-solving ability is required.
- Experience completing forensic investigations to determine the cause and origin of site issues is required.
- Conduct investigations of accidents or disasters to determine causes and contributing factors.
- Evaluate structural or water damage caused by natural disasters, including earthquakes, hurricanes, wind events, hail storms, and 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 and other key parties involved.
- Prepare and submit findings and recommendations for resolving insurance claims or litigation matters.
- Perform site evaluations, field analysis, and assessments of structural and architectural systems, roofing systems, and foundation systems.
- Provide evaluations of failures resulting from hail damage, wind damage, moisture intrusion, flooding, building envelope failures, and general construction failures.
- Provide general recommendations for remediation and repair.
- Perform structural failure analysis and evaluate damage from hurricanes, tornadoes, ice, wind, snow, fires, explosions, blasting, construction vibrations, and differential foundation movement.
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
- January 15, 2026 Semke and Pyr-Tech partnership broadens Keystone’s sellable service lines.
- Keystone’s website updated July 28, 2026 still advertises nationwide coverage and continuing education.
- Active August 2026 recruiting for civil-structural engineers signals ongoing demand and expansion.
What critics are saying
- Donan’s 2021 trade-secret suit still tarnishes Keystone’s hiring and client trust.
- Heavy 1099 reliance, visible in 2026 job posts, weakens control over quality.
- If licensed experts defect to rivals, Keystone loses turnaround speed and national coverage.
What makes Keystone Experts + Engineers unique
- Keystone’s nationwide expert bench and proprietary process deliver fast, defensible forensic reports.
- Its 2026 Semke Forensic and Pyr-Tech partnership expands fire, MEP, and reconstruction depth.
- Castle Rock headquarters plus remote 1099 experts support rapid catastrophe surge response.
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