Graduate Engineer

About Aperture

Aperture brings together leading forensic specialists and technical consultants who clarify complex events, strengthen business decisions, and deliver answers grounded in science and extensive industry experience.

Role Description

In this role you will conduct investigations, assess structural conditions, and provide detailed documentation to support forensic (primarily insurance) cases. You will work on foundation claims, moisture investigations, assessments of remaining portions of structures after loss events, vehicle or storm damage, explosions, retaining wall failures, and more.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analyses for commercial and residential buildings, retaining walls, flatwork, towers, reinforced slopes, bridges, drainageways, and other structurally related projects.
• Evaluate data from engineering reports, construction plans, municipal records, site photographs, field notes, deposition transcripts, and court proceedings to form conclusions.
• Review supplied file information and conduct in‑town and out‑of‑town inspections (including crawlspaces, attics, roofs, etc.).
• Conduct interviews, draw floor plans, document site‑specific and environmental variables, take elevation and topographical measurements, obtain photographic support with voice annotations, and record other relevant information.
• Communicate with clients throughout the project life cycle and document all correspondence.
• Assist with forensic investigations to determine cause‑and‑origin of damages, construction defects, structural failures, water intrusion, and building envelope deficiencies.
• Use computer‑assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering design documents.
• Other duties as assigned; responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Proven experience in forensic investigations, data analysis, and report writing.
• Structural engineering education and experience preferred.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Climb ladders, walk on roofs, and work in confined spaces.
• Work outdoors in hot or cold weather.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and use necessary safety equipment.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, or squat for prolonged periods.
• Travel for business purposes as needed.
• Desk work up to 80% of the time; standing/walking up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to be confined in a small area such as a cubicle.
• Operate phones and computers.

Benefits

• Hybrid work‑from‑home schedule in a fun, energetic, casual office environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company discretionary contribution.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid personal time.

Schedule

Full‑time: 5 days a week, 40 hours per week. Actual working hours will be discussed with the hiring manager.