Structural Forensic Engineer

TRC Worldwide Engineering, Inc.

$85K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Tennessee PE preferred.
  • Extensive experience in forensic engineering and insurance investigations.
  • Strong technical report writing and communication skills needed.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
  • Proven skills in client management and relationship building.
  • Additional state PE licenses are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct forensic investigations of structural failures and property damage.
  • Evaluate roofing systems, foundation settlement, and water intrusion.
  • Perform field inspections and prepare comprehensive engineering reports.
  • Provide expert technical opinions and recommendations for clients.
  • Collaborate with insurance carriers, attorneys, and property owners.
  • Maintain client relationships to support and grow business.
  • Participate in networking events and marketing initiatives.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible spending and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with Roth option and discretionary employer match.
  • Employee Assistance Program and discounts.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
Full Job Description
TRC Forensic Engineering is seeking a licensed Structural Forensic Engineer to perform forensic investigations and structural evaluations for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. This role involves assessing structural failures, property damage, and insurance-related claims, preparing detailed engineering reports, and providing expert technical opinions. The ideal candidate will have significant forensic engineering experience, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to support business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct forensic investigations involving structural failures and property damage.
  • Evaluate roofing systems, foundation settlement, retaining walls, water intrusion, structural distress, and sinkhole-related damage.
  • Perform field inspections, analyze findings, and prepare comprehensive engineering reports.
  • Provide expert opinions and technical recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with insurance carriers, attorneys, property owners, and consultants.
  • Maintain and develop client relationships to support business growth.
  • Participate in networking events, industry conferences, and marketing initiatives.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Tennessee PE preferred.
  • Additional state PE licenses are highly desirable.
  • Extensive experience in forensic engineering and insurance-related investigations.
  • Strong technical report writing, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Proven client management and relationship-building abilities.

Preferred Experience
  • Property & Casualty insurance claim investigations.
  • Structural damage assessments and failure analysis.
  • Roofing and building envelope evaluations.
  • Foundation settlement and retaining wall investigations.
  • Water infiltration and moisture-related damage assessments.
  • Sinkhole and geotechnical-related structural evaluations.
  • Business development or seller-doer experience.


Compensation & Benefits
Your health, well-being and financial stability are important to us. Our competitive compensation also includes a range of benefits such as: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending & dependent care spending, life and disability, 401(k) with Roth option, discretionary employer match, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, holidays, vacation, and sick time.

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