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U.S. Forensic

U.S. Forensic is an engineering firm offering evaluation, reporting, and expert witness testimony.

Senior Structural Engineer, PE

Location

United States

Posted

14 days ago

Salary

$100K - $150K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer, PE

U.S. Forensic

• Conduct detailed forensic investigations involving structural failures, building damage, construction deficiencies, code-related issues, and causation analyses for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. • Perform on-site inspections to evaluate structural conditions, document observations, collect data, take measurements, and preserve evidence relevant to engineering assessments. • Analyze structural systems utilizing engineering principles, applicable building codes, industry standards, construction documents, and supporting technical data. • Determine the cause, origin, extent, and responsibility of structural failures, property damage, and construction-related defects. • Prepare clear, thorough, and defensible engineering reports, including findings, opinions, conclusions, repair recommendations, and supporting documentation. • Collaborate with clients, attorneys, insurance carriers, contractors, architects, and other stakeholders throughout the investigation and reporting process. • Provide technical consultation and expert opinions during litigation, mediation, arbitration, or insurance claim proceedings. • Deliver deposition and expert witness testimony when required and support legal teams with technical analysis and case preparation. • Manage multiple assignments while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and high-quality deliverables. • Stay current with evolving building codes, engineering standards, forensic methodologies, and industry best practices. • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to obtain licensure in additional states as needed.
  • Structural engineering experience, with forensic engineering, failure analysis, property loss investigations, or construction defect investigations preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of structural systems, building materials, construction methods, and applicable building codes and standards.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven technical writing skills with experience preparing detailed forensic engineering reports and defensible conclusions.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple projects, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience interacting with attorneys, insurance carriers, property owners, contractors, and other project stakeholders preferred.
  • Prior litigation support, deposition, arbitration, mediation, or expert witness testimony experience preferred.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regionally for site inspections and client meetings.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and assignment scope
  • Professional administrative and technical support provided
  • Flexible, project-based workload with opportunities for recurring assignments
  • Remote work with regional travel for inspections and investigations

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