Job Opening

Civil Engineer – Structures

Posted on June 30, 2026

Work Location: Montréal

Option to work remotely

About the Company

Origin is a forensic investigation firm specializing in post-loss investigations in fire and electrical, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, materials, metallurgy and chemistry. Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, chemists and technologists examines incidents objectively, working closely with all stakeholders to establish the facts, determine causes and set out clear, evidence-based conclusions that make informed technical, legal and insurance decisions possible.

Our mission is simple: bring clarity to complex situations through rigorous, independent scientific expertise.


Primary Role

The primary and customary role of the civil engineer is to conduct technical investigations into the origin and cause of events.


Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct laboratory examinations and simulations to verify explanatory hypotheses;
  • Gather data and make observations to determine the cause of the incident, whether involving a residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural building;
  • Review technical documents and standards;
  • Explain the process leading to conclusions in accessible terms, communicating findings both verbally and in writing;
  • Travel throughout Quebec (and occasionally outside the province) to determine the origin and cause of incidents;
  • Serve as an expert witness in court proceedings when required.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline;
  • Member of a professional order in Quebec;
  • 5 to 7 years of relevant experience (building structures, environmental, building construction, and loss assessment);
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in French;
  • Aptitude for and interest in technical and hands-on work;
  • Ability to participate in promotional activities and maintain the company’s professional network;
  • Availability for training in Canada and the United States, as well as for sharing technical knowledge among experts;
  • Good command of spoken and written English (an asset).

Required Skills

  • Strong analytical, synthesis, and scientific skills;
  • Excellent communication and popularization skills (oral and written);
  • Ability to plan and organize work based on priorities;
  • Autonomy, initiative, and attention to detail;
  • Customer-service orientation;
  • Business management and development skills.

Working Conditions

  • Permanent position: 35 hours per week – remote work option available;
  • Work location: Montreal;
  • Compensation based on relevant experience, candidate profile, and company salary policy;
  • Overtime pay at a premium rate;
  • Vacation and compensatory leave;
  • Annual bonus;
  • Group insurance plans and a Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan (VRSP) with employer contribution;
  • Wellness program;
  • Company events;
  • Young, dynamic, collaborative, and evolving work environment;
  • Casual dress code;
  • Flexible schedule;
  • On-site parking (if needed).

* Please note that the masculine form is used in this posting for the sake of brevity; however, this position is open to both men and women.

Our Career Opportunities

Check out our job openings in the fields of forensic expertise and administration, and send us your application. You could join the Origin team and contribute to our success.

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