Forensic Structural Engineer (PE) - Failure Analysis

What the Day-to-Day Looks Like

- On-site investigations across various property types.

- Digging into the cause and origin of structural failures - from material defects to construction errors or weather events.

- Documenting field conditions using everything from basic tools to advanced tech like laser scanners, drones, and NDT equipment.

- Writing detailed, defensible engineering reports that clearly explain your findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

- Sometimes you'll be designing repairs for damaged structures.

- Providing litigation support and expert testimony.

The Right Kind of Experience

- A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

- 5-8 years of structural engineering experience. Some of that time must be in forensics, building diagnostics, or property condition assessments.

- You need to be comfortable on a construction site and in a deposition. Strong communication is absolutely key.

- Broad knowledge of construction types, both historic and modern.

- Familiarity with analytical software like STAAD.Pro or RISA-3D for load analysis is a big plus.

- You can manage projects and deadlines without someone looking over your shoulder.

A Few of the Perks

- Competitive salary, likely in the $120-150k range depending on your experience and location.

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.

- We offer a solid 401(k) plan with a company match.

- Generous PTO and paid holidays.

- We cover costs for your professional licensing, continuing education, and key industry conferences.