Structural Forensics Specialist
دوام كامل
في WSP in the Middle East
في
UAE
نُشرت يوم February 5, 2025
تفاصيل الوظيفة
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready! Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us. WSP is looking for a Structural Forensics Specialist to join our Building Structures design team. Your new role, what's involved?
- Conduct structural assessments of existing buildings and infrastructure to evaluate their capacity and performance under various loads and environmental conditions.
- Prepare scope and specification documentation for specialist contractors to undertake destructive and non-destructive testing on existing buildings to assess condition and service life, and prepare detailed interpretive reports.
- Conduct thorough forensic investigations of structural failures, including site inspections, documentation of evidence, and analysis of relevant data.
- Utilize advanced engineering analysis techniques to assess the condition of existing structures and identify underlying causes of failures.
- Prepare detailed forensic engineering reports outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations for repair or remediation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, contractors, and other engineers, to develop repair strategies that address structural deficiencies while complying with applicable codes and regulations.
- Design and specify structural repair solutions using cutting-edge methodologies, materials, and techniques, ensuring durability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
- Stay current with industry developments, standards, and best practices related to forensic engineering and structural repair techniques.
- The role will include travel to sites across UAE and KSA, as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- A recognized international qualification (ex: PE or CEng), with a specialization in structural engineering.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in forensic engineering, with a focus on investigating structural failures and designing repair solutions.
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as SAP2000, ETABS and SAFE or similar is preferred.
- Strong understanding of building codes, regulations, and industry standards related to structural design and repair.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw sound conclusions.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely.
- Demonstrated project management abilities, including the coordination of multiple tasks and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
- Commitment to upholding professional ethics and standards in all aspects of work.
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