Position Overview
I am partnering with a well-established engineering consulting firm seeking a licensed Forensic Structural Engineer to investigate structural damage and develop repair solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. This is an opportunity to play a direct role in restoring buildings and communities, apply your technical expertise to complex real-world challenges, and grow your career within a collaborative team that values quality, continuous learning, and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structural damage investigations and field inspections on residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
- Evaluate structural failures and develop repair recommendations supported by engineering calculations.
- Prepare detailed forensic engineering reports, findings, and technical documentation.
- Conduct structural assessments related to fire, flood, vehicle impacts, foundation movement, and other damage events.
- Support structural engineering and consulting projects while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience performing field inspections, structural assessments, or damage investigations
- Experience preparing engineering reports and technical documentation
- Experience evaluating and repairing damaged structural systems
- Valid driver\'s license and ability to travel throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area
Nice to Have
- Structural Engineer (SE) license
- Master\'s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
- Experience with forensic engineering investigations
- Experience with structural failure investigations
- Experience with structural damage assessments and repair design
- Experience with AutoCAD
- Special inspection experience involving concrete, masonry, and structural steel
Compensation
Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 base salary, depending on experience.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical coverage
- Safe Harbor 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution and no employee match requirement
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Optional dental and vision coverage
- 8.5 paid holidays annually
- 15 days of PTO/Sick Leave
- 20 days of PTO after 5 years of service
- 25 days of PTO after 10 years of service
- Paid licensing and continuing education opportunities
- Internal and external professional development and training
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Flexible work environment where ideas and contributions are valued
- Opportunity to make a direct impact by helping restore homes, businesses, and communities following structural damage events