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John E. Skidmore, P.E.

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Owosso, MI44 years+ years experience
Forensic Civil Engineering – Drainage, Water Intrusions, and Structural Damage to Buildings

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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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John E. Skidmore is a forensic engineer specializing in water supply systems and geotechnical foundations.

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  • 1forensic analysis of water supply systems
  • 2geotechnical foundation assessments
  • 3expert testimony in environmental engineering cases

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Education

  • 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

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  • Professional Engineer (AL)
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  • Professional Engineer (MI)
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