John E. Skidmore, P.E.
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Professional Summary
John E. Skidmore, P.E. is a civil engineering expert specializing in forensic analysis related to drainage, flooding, and structural damage. With a career spanning land planning, surveying, hydrology, and geotechnical engineering, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating water intrusion causes, assessing structural impacts from external forces, and evaluating whether construction defects contributed to property damage.
Mr. Skidmore has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases such as drainage disputes, water intrusion claims, and structural damage assessments. His Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Southern Methodist University, along with certifications such as the NCEES Council Record and FAA Remote Pilot Certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving hydrology, structural integrity, and environmental impacts.
Work Experience
John E. Skidmore, P.E., has over 41 years of experience in engineering, currently serving as a Self-Employed Contract Forensic Engineer since 2025. He has held senior forensic engineering positions at US Forensic and Donan Engineering Co., Inc., and has worked in various engineering roles at multiple companies, including Amarillo Testing & Engineering, Inc., Oak Mountain Engineering, Inc., and others.
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Best Descriptor
John E. Skidmore is a forensic engineer specializing in water supply systems and geotechnical foundations.
Best Use Cases
- 1forensic analysis of water supply systems
- 2geotechnical foundation assessments
- 3expert testimony in environmental engineering cases
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in Civil Engineering
Southern Methodist University · 1983
Graduate-level Courses in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Various
Master of Arts in Religion in Religion
Westminster Theological Seminary · 1993
Master of Arts in History in History
University of Alabama Birmingham · 2001
Master of Theology in Theology
Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary · 2015
Licenses
- Professional Engineer (AL)
- Professional Engineer (FL)
- Professional Engineer (IL)
- Professional Engineer (IN)
- Professional Engineer (IA)
- Professional Engineer (LA)
- Professional Engineer (MI)
- Professional Engineer (OH)
- Professional Engineer (PA)
- Professional Engineer (TX)
- Professional Engineer (WV)
- Professional Engineer (WI)