Civil Engineering Expert Witnesses

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Civil engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction, structural engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and geotechnical engineering. Some of the most common civil engineering expert witness specialties also include water resources engineering, coastal engineering, surveying, and materials science and engineering. They can opine on the effects of construction defects, structural failures, traffic accidents, soil erosion and sediment control issues, and flood damage.

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Civil Engineering  Construction and OSHA Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering Construction and OSHA Expert Witness

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Connecticut

This qualified engineer has handled numerous forensic evaluations for both law firms and insurance companies. He is licensed in the States of Connecticut and New Jersey with 20 years of experience in the engineering and construction industries serving in various management capacities. This expert has considerable experience in consulting on engineering standards, construction defects, OSHA safety...

Civil and Environmental Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert has over 40 years of experience in engineering and construction, with more than 35 years of experience in the field of natural gas and propane incidents, pipeline construction and operation, and water and sewer systems. He is currently the president of a reputable forensic engineering and failure analysis company. His primary areas of expertise include residential, commercial and...

Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This qualified civil engineer has performed extensive design work for projects commissioned by the Department of Transportation, especially pertaining to the design and testing of highway guard rails. He has remained in practice as an engineer for more than a decade, and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Construction and Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction and Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert has over 35 years of experience in construction engineering. His research includes construction claims, construction safety, alternative energy technology, and waste disposal technology. He has served as Principal Engineer for various companies and, subsequently, legal counsel after receiving his J.D. In addition to serving as President of a consulting engineering company, he...

Forensic Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This expert has over 35 years of experience of experience, specializing in bicycle accident investigation. He is on the ASTM Committee for bicycle standards. Previously President of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, he is a Fellow of both the American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers. He is a Registered Professional Engineer for ten states and...

Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This highly qualified expert has a BS in engineering and an MS and PhD in civil engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer and a former OSHA instructor. His current position as President of Engineering requires him to oversee the entire operations of his firm from an engineering and environmental perspective. He has extensive experience working with roll off dumpsters and construction.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Expert WitnessView profile

E-009550

Water and Wastewater Treatment Expert Witness

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Nevada

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the study, evaluation, design, value engineering, and operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities. He has authored eleven textbooks and over 70 technical papers on the topic.He is the former executive vice president and national director of water and wastewater for HDR Engineering, and currently is an independent consulting...

Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-013254

Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This expert received his Masters degree in 1997 at McMaster University and in 2004, he was awarded his PhD from Carleton University. His PhD contribution resulted in significant changes in the 2005 National Building Code of Canada, NBCC. During his graduate studies, he taught several courses including Engineering Mechanics, Surveying, Highway and Transportation, Bridge Design, and Properties of...

Accident Investigation Expert WitnessView profile

E-005452

Accident Investigation Expert Witness

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South Carolina

This expert's construction industry experience includes overall project management, construction safety and quality control with leading contractors, owners and government agencies. For the last 15 years, he has been President of his own firm specializing in litigation support for construction accidents and personal injury cases, claim analysis and negotiations, and resolution of contract issues....

Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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Alabama

This expert holds a BSCE from the University of South Alabama, and is a licensed professional civil engineer in dozens of states. She is a member of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association, and sits on the advisory board for the University of South Alabama Department of Civil Engineering. This expert has been in the civil engineering and design field for the last 23...

Civil Engineering and Construction Site Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering and Construction Site Safety Expert Witness

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New York

This expert graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and a New York State Certified Code Enforcement Official. He is also a Registered Professional Industrial Hygienist, a licensed Asbestos Inspector and Project Designer, a Certified Environmental...

Forensic Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness

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Florida

This Professional Engineer has conducted numerous forensic investigations including mechanical failures, construction accidents, products and premises analysis and over 750 vehicular accidents involving pedestrians, bicyclists, work zones, and passenger and commercial vehicles. He is a member in good standing with the Chi Epsilon Engineering Honor Society for exceptional academic achievement and...

Civil Engineering & Traffic Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering & Traffic Engineering Expert Witness

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New York

This expert is a Licensed Professional Engineer and a Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer with over 30 years experience in civil and traffic engineering, land planning and project management. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and is also a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, The Urban Land Institute and The International Council...

Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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New York

This engineering expert has 25+ years of experience working on complex sites and marine projects. He has completed numerous projects over the course of his career, including 18+ marine/waterfront projects. He was the Project Manager and Lead Engineer for the development of a new maintenance facility for the New York Waterway at the Hoboken Ferry Terminal, the Project Manager and Lead Engineer for...

Civil/Structural Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil/Structural Engineering Expert Witness

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Georgia

This qualified engineer obtained his BS in Civil and Structural Engineering and his MS in Management of Technology from Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytechnic State University. He is a certified Professional Engineer and is certified in OSHA requirements and engineering and surveying. He is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the National Academy of Forensic...

Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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Texas

This qualified expert earned his BS in Civil Engineering from Southern University A&M and is active in his field as a member of professional organizations such as the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the National Society of Black Engineers, and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He has held several Civil Engineering positions at companies such as Klotz Association and Burk-Kleinpeter,...

Bridge Construction Expert WitnessView profile

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Bridge Construction Expert Witness

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California

This expert has over 35 years of experience in the field of bridge design and construction. He earned his BS at the Portuguese Military Academy, and a Graduate Engineering Diploma and MS in Structural Engineering at the University of Witwatersrand (Johannesburg, South Africa). He is certified as a Professional Civil Engineer, as an Expert Analyst in Finite Elements Methods, and as an Advanced...

Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering Expert Witness

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Georgia

This expert has over 30 years of experience with civil and structural engineering. He gained his BSc in civil engineering from the University of New Mexico, his MSc in structural engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He is a registered professional engineer in California, New Mexico, Texas, and Georgia, and the past...

Civil Engineering, Land Surveying and Storm water Compliance Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering, Land Surveying and Storm water Compliance Expert Witness

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California

This expert is licensed as a Civil Engineer and a Land Surveyor in both California and Arizona, and he has worked throughout Southern California. Having earned his degrees in engineering and business from California State University at Northridge, he previously served as the Director of Engineering and Surveying at multiple engineering firms, including the Haaland Group and Crosby Mead Benton. A...

Civil Engineering Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering Safety Expert Witness

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California

This impressive expert received his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California and his MS in Civil Engineering from Stanford University. A registered Professional Engineer in California, he has been awarded the USC Mellon Mentoring Award. Formerly, he was a principal engineer and principal construction manager at Trojan Construction Management, the vice president of...

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The Average Civil Engineering Expert Witness
Charges $334 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $275

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $350

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $375

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Civil Engineering Expert Witness FAQs

A civil engineering expert witness provides specialized knowledge in court cases involving construction, infrastructure, and design. They can offer insights on standards, safety protocols, and potential causes of structural failures.

These experts often handle cases related to construction defects, structural failures, property damage, personal injury due to faulty infrastructure, and disputes over design or construction contracts.

They can analyze blueprints, site plans, and other documents to identify any deviations from accepted practices or codes that may have led to the defect.

Yes, there are many subspecialties including structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and water resources engineering.

A geotechnical engineer can provide crucial insights in cases involving soil stability issues, landslides, sinkholes or foundation failures which could be pivotal in determining liability.

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