Structural Forensic Engineer

Core Responsibilities

Lead the creation of high-quality technical work products, including forensic reports, structural assessments, presentations, and client deliverables, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to professional standards.

Manage and oversee the execution of new and existing forensic engineering engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Carefully coordinate directly with clients as assigned, helping maintain strong relationships and contributing to client satisfaction and retention.

Work closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure smooth project workflow, clear communication, and alignment on priorities.

Travel within the region to support client site investigations, team collaboration, and leadership initiatives.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 8 years of related experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required, with multiple states preferred.
• Proven track record of customer relationship management and staff management and development.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to carry and operate a 24-foot extension ladder unassisted, walk on sloped roofs and uneven surfaces, and work in small spaces (attics, crawl spaces).
• Strong knowledge of the residential (IRC), commercial (IBC) and existing (IEBC) I-codes.
• Understanding of wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structural framing and foundation components.
• Experience in providing reliable work product review for technical deliverables.
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Able to provide oversight and direction to assigned staff.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Developing increased emotional intelligence to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions.
• Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required.