Forensic Engineer

YA Group

$80K — $275K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • PE license is a must.
  • Minimum of 5 years in forensic engineering necessary.
  • Strong analytical and writing capabilities required.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills essential.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate damage to various properties including residential, commercial, and industrial.
  • Collaborate with clients to address their specific needs and concerns.
  • Conduct comprehensive site visits to gather crucial field data.
  • Analyze data, environmental conditions, and materials to identify issues.
  • Draft detailed technical reports communicating findings and recommendations.
  • Assist in the development of repair designs and ensure inter-disciplinary coordination.
  • Oversee project resources and adhere to deadlines efficiently.
  • Stay informed about current building codes and regulations.

Benefits

  • Focus on employee well-being and development.
  • Strong emphasis on work-life balance.
  • Opportunity for 100% remote work.
  • Flexible vacation and paid holidays available.
  • Paid family care and sick leave offered.
  • Generous parental leave policy.
  • Comprehensive benefits package provided.
  • Retirement plan with 401k matching.
Full Job Description
The Role:

Forensic Engineers lead investigations into damage and performance issues across buildings, structures, and building envelopes. They manage projects from start to finish-coordinating with clients, conducting site visits, analyzing findings, reviewing building codes, and delivering clear, professional reports on time.

The ideal candidate has an established client network and has a strong track record of building rapport and maintaining lasting client relationships.

In This Role, You Will:
  • Investigate damage to residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and concerns.
  • Conduct thorough site visits to collect field data.
  • Analyze collected data, environmental factors, and material properties to determine the cause and extent of distress.
  • Write comprehensive technical reports that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
  • Assist in developing repair designs and ensuring coordination across disciplines, as needed.
  • Manage project resources and deadlines effectively.
  • Stay up to date on relevant building codes and regulations.
  • Contribute to a collaborative and supportive work environment.

What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.
  • PE license required.
  • 5+ years of forensic engineering experience required.
  • Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:
  • Employee-focused culture
  • Strong commitment to work-life balance
  • 100% Remote work
  • Flexible vacation & Paid holidays
  • Paid family care/sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • 401k w/match

The pay range for this role is:

$80,000 - 275,000 USD per year + bonus*

*This wide salary range reflects the flexibility of the role and accommodates candidates across a broad range of experience levels; base salary and bonus will be commensurate with experience.

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