Job Description

J.S. Held is seeking a Professional Engineer with experience in Forensic Investigations to serve as a contributor within our Forensic Architecture & Engineering practice. This role is ideal for a licensed qualified engineer with deep expertise in large loss forensic investigations, litigation support, and technical reporting.

You will lead complex investigations, provide expert analysis and testimony, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients. This role offers significant visibility and influence across the practice, with opportunities to mentor or manage staff, contribute to thought leadership, and support business development initiatives with a goal of increases large loss and complex work throughout J.S Held’s FA&E; practice.

Job Responsibilities

1. Client Engagement & Business Development

- Serve as a point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and long-term relationship development.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within insurance, legal, and construction sectors.




- Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement growth strategies.

2. Strategic Leadership & Team Development

- Work with a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight on client engagements, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Support professional development and knowledge sharing across the team.

3. Technical Oversight & Project Delivery

- Oversee and conduct forensic investigations into a variety of structural failures, construction defects, and material performance issues.
- Prepare and review expert reports, technical analyses, and litigation support documents.
- Testify as an expert witness in legal proceedings when required.
- Ensure consistency in inspection methodology, client communication, and deliverable quality.

📌 Civil/Structural Professional Engineer (Vancouver)
🏢 J.S. Held
📍 Vancouver