Forensic Structural Engineer
Location
Ohio
Posted
69 days ago
Salary
$125K - $185K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Forensic Structural Engineer
Salas O'Brien
Title: Forensic Structural Engineer, Cleveland III Location: Cleveland , United States Department: Engineering Job Description: At Haag, a Salas O’Brien company, we’ve been a trusted leader in forensic engineering and consulting since 1924, helping clients solve complex, high-stakes problems when it matters most. We’re known for technical excellence, integrity, and clear, defensible conclusions. We’re equally committed to building a career environment where talented engineers can do their best work, grow their expertise, and make a real impact. In June2024, Haag merged with Salas O’Brien, expanding what’s possible for our team. Haag remains focused on forensic engineering, and we now offer the added strength of a broader, employee-owned organization. This brings deeper technical resources, expanded collaboration, and more opportunities to build your career across a wide range of disciplines and industries. Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We are engineered for impact, and we bring that same commitment to our people as we do to our projects. We live our values every day: Inspire, Achieve, and Connect, as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for energy, manufacturing and industrial process, data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to deliver outstanding client outcomes and build long-term careers. Job Summary: We’re seeking an experienced Forensic Structural Engineer in the Cleveland, OH area. In this remote/home office role, you will investigate and evaluate the cause and extent of structural damage resulting from storms, natural disasters, fires/explosions, construction/design defects, accidents, foundation movement, and more. Key Responsibilities: - Forensic Investigations: Conduct site inspections to determine the cause, origin, and extent of structural damage; evaluate failure modes and contributing factors. - Analysis & Reporting: Develop clear, well-supported conclusions and produce high-quality technical reports, documentation, and deliverables. - Client Communication: Provide timely, professional updates to clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders; proactively close communication gaps and manage expectations. - Collaboration & Independence: Work independently from a home office while leveraging internal experts and resources; build long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners. - Project Ownership: Drive issues to resolution with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations and applicable standards. - Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas that strengthen processes, tools, and customer outcomes; help others navigate change and adopt improvements. Qualifications and Experience Experience: - 2+ years of forensic engineering experience required; 5–10 years preferred. - Must be able to work independently and with a cross-functional team of experts. - Strong technical writing skills are required; the ability to write effective reports is critical. Strong verbal communication skills are necessary; you should be an effective communicator in face-to-face interactions. - The ability to provide the utmost in customer service to our clients is a must. - Technical proficiency with computers, phones, cameras, etc. - Expert Witness experience is preferred. - You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or any restrictions. Licensure: - Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Ohio is required, or eligible by reciprocity. Physical & Travel Requirements: - Ability to perform fieldwork, including confined spaces and roof inspections. - Must be able to carry ladders and operate required equipment. - Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally by vehicle or plane as needed. - Some overnight travel will be required. However, most investigations can be done without overnight travel. Education: - Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a closely related degree from an ABET-accredited university required. - Master of Science Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred. Location: - Remote (home office) – Cleveland, OH area Compensation & Benefits: - Base salary range: $125,000 – $185,000 per year. - In addition to the base salary, the compensation plan includes additional, nondiscretionary compensation based on billable productivity above a minimum threshold. Employees may elect at any time to transition to a model based primarily on a higher percentage of their billable rate applied to all billable hours worked. In practice, most employees choose to transition between approximately one and three years, once their billable hours support consistently higher earnings under this model. This role is also eligible for a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) with company match - Paid time off and company holidays - Wellness programs and employee assistance resources - Professional development support For more information, visit our full benefits overview here. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law. Third-Party Agency Notice We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees. Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field. Preferred Masters or better in Structural Engineering. Experience Required 2 years: 2 years of forensic experience required Licenses & Certifications Required Professional Engineer
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This brings deeper technical resources, expanded collaboration, and more opportunities to build your career across a wide range of disciplines and industries. Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We are engineered for impact, and we bring that same commitment to our people as we do to our projects. We live our values every day: Inspire, Achieve, and Connect, as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for energy, manufacturing and industrial process, data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to deliver outstanding client outcomes and build long-term careers. Job Summary: We’re seeking an experienced Forensic Structural Engineer in the Milwaukee, WI area. In this remote/home office role, you will investigate and evaluate the cause and extent of structural damage resulting from storms, natural disasters, fires/explosions, construction/design defects, accidents, foundation movement, and more. Key Responsibilities: - Forensic Investigations: Conduct site inspections to determine the cause, origin, and extent of structural damage; evaluate failure modes and contributing factors. - Analysis & Reporting: Develop clear, well-supported conclusions and produce high-quality technical reports, documentation, and deliverables. - Client Communication: Provide timely, professional updates to clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders; proactively close communication gaps and manage expectations. - Collaboration & Independence: Work independently from a home office while leveraging internal experts and resources; build long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners. - Project Ownership: Drive issues to resolution with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations and applicable standards. - Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas that strengthen processes, tools, and customer outcomes; help others navigate change and adopt improvements. Qualifications and Experience Experience: - 2+ years of forensic engineering experience required; 5–10 years preferred. - Must be able to work independently and with a cross-functional team of experts. - Strong technical writing skills are required; the ability to write effective reports is critical. Strong verbal communication skills are necessary; you should be an effective communicator in face-to-face interactions. - The ability to provide the utmost in customer service to our clients is a must. - Technical proficiency with computers, phones, cameras, etc. - Expert Witness experience is preferred. - You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or any restrictions. Licensure: - Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Wisconsin is required, or eligible by reciprocity. Physical & Travel Requirements: - Ability to perform fieldwork, including confined spaces and roof inspections. - Must be able to carry ladders and operate required equipment. - Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally by vehicle or plane as needed. - Some overnight travel will be required. However, most investigations can be done without overnight travel. Education: - Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a closely related degree from an ABET-accredited university required. - Master of Science Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred. Location: - Remote (home office) – Milwaukee, WI area Compensation & Benefits: - Base salary range: $125,000 – $185,000 per year. - In addition to the base salary, the compensation plan includes additional, nondiscretionary compensation based on billable productivity above a minimum threshold. Employees may elect at any time to transition to a model based primarily on a higher percentage of their billable rate applied to all billable hours worked. In practice, most employees choose to transition between approximately one and three years, once their billable hours support consistently higher earnings under this model. This role is also eligible for a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) with company match - Paid time off and company holidays - Wellness programs and employee assistance resources - Professional development support For more information, visit our full benefits overview here. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law. Third-Party Agency Notice We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees. Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field. Preferred Masters or better in Civil Engineering or related field. 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Our Nuclear Programs is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy as well as commercial nuclear companies; we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup, production and power generation sites. Our services include engineering, construction management, consulting, program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, and nuclear operations. We’re looking for a Senior Structural Engineer for design projects, developing design calculations using standard and advanced analysis (FEA) techniques, developing construction drawings, and developing construction specifications for structures made of steel, concrete, and masonry with emphasis on seismic design. Your work will be performed in our Oak Ridge, TN office with some travel. 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Original Posting: 03/30/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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