Structural Engineer

About The Role

Knott Laboratory is seeking a Structural Engineer (P.E.) to join our investigative engineering team in Phoenix, Arizona. This hybrid-role offers the opportunity to work on diverse forensic projects involving structural failures, investigations, and repair design across residential, commercial, and industrial structures. This role is ideal for a motivated engineer who enjoys field work, analytical problem-solving, client interaction, and clear technical communication. You’ll conduct on-site inspections, perform structural analyses, evaluate failures, and develop recommendations for repair.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structural inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, as well as CMU walls.
• Perform site assessments requiring comfort with ladders, scaffolding, lifts, attic/crawlspace access, and various field environments.
• Document field conditions through measurements, photographs, notes, and diagramming.
• Analyze structural performance, evaluate failures, and determine root causes.
• Develop repair, restoration, and retrofit designs to restore structural integrity.
• Prepare detailed, professional reports for clients.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards, and current industry practices, including wind and seismic load evaluations.
• Develop scopes of work, project budgets, and proposal inputs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Provide strong client service with clear communication and timely follow-through.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of structural engineering experience (design, inspection, analysis, or related).
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with Autodesk design tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Teams and SharePoint emphasized).
• Clean driving record, valid U.S. driver’s license, and reliable personal vehicle.
• Residency in the Phoenix, Arizona area (local candidates only).
• Ability to work in remote/home-office and field environments as required.
• Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship, now or in the future.
• PREFERRED:
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (or ability to obtain in the near term).
• Experience with forensic engineering, construction defect analysis, or structural failure investigations.
• Experience in litigation support environments.
• Experience in construction management or advanced structural design.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $96,000–$122,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Work Setting: Hybrid — approximately 60% remote/home office and 40% field inspections

• Benefits: Matching 401(k), Company Profit Sharing Plan, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Professional Development Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,250/year), Mileage reimbursement