Entry- Level Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer (EI/EIT)

U S FORENSIC LLC; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance

401k with matching contribution

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Forensic, LLC is seeking an Entry-Level Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer (EI/EIT) to support investigations of structural failures and construction defects across diverse client sites.

The role requires travel to multiple site locations and offers a clear path to PE licensure through mentorship and hands-on experience. The ideal candidate has a civil/structural engineering background, strong communication, and the ability to manage several investigations concurrently while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Engineer Intern (EI or EIT) preferred or can obtain.
• Ability to travel (road) multiple days of each week (local travel as well as regional air travel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed forensic investigations of structural failures and construction defects.
• Perform site inspections and gather relevant data to support forensic analysis.
• Utilize engineering principles and practices to analyze and assess structural issues.
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports outlining findings and conclusions.
• Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings when required.
• Stay current with industry trends, codes, and standards related to structural engineering.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Travel readiness

Strong communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Spring, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $32.00 - $36.00 Hourly

Job Category: Engineering

U.S. Forensic, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, assists commercial and industrial and residential clients by performing forensic evaluations, reporting, and expert witness testimony. The firm’s capabilities include accident reconstruction; civil/structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering; fire origin and cause; and environmental services. U.S. Forensic tailors its consulting engineering services to meet each client’s unique needs, and its experienced forensic engineers and investigators support a wide range of industries. As part of the ATS family, the company also offers expanded capabilities in testing, inspection, and calibration when a broader scope of services is required.

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ATS serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets, including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today, ATS employs nearly 2,100 team members across more than 95 locations throughout the United States.

Together, U.S. Forensic and ATS are driven by a shared purpose to create a safe and reliable world, delivering assurance through precise technical and professional services.

Job Title

Entry- Level Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer (EI/EIT)

Position Type

Full-Time

Preferred Location

The preferred candidate will reside in the San Antonio or Houston, TX area and have the flexibility to provide support across both regions.

Job Overview

U.S. Forensic is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer to specialize in Forensic engineering. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting in the investigation of buildings and other structures for failures, construction defects, and other forensic engineering matters. This position requires a strong background in principles of structural engineering and typical construction practices and will require frequent travel to and from site investigations.

This role also offers a clear path to Professional Engineer (PE) licensure through hands‑on experience and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed forensic investigations of structural failures and construction defects.
• Perform site inspections and gather relevant data to support forensic analysis.
• Utilize engineering principles and practices to analyze and assess structural issues.
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports outlining findings and conclusions.
• Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings when required.
• Stay current with industry trends, codes, and standards related to structural engineering.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Engineer Intern (EI or EIT) preferred- or can obtain.
• Ability to travel (road) multiple days of each week (local travel as well as regional air travel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.

BENEFITS

ATS offers excellent wages and advancement opportunities.

• competitive pay
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short term disability
• long term disability
• life insurance
• 401k with matching contribution
• quarterly bonus opportunity
• tuition reimbursement
• paid training
• paid holidays
• and a generous paid time off/vacation package

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Servicesis an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

U.S. Persons Only

A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. Resumes submitted without an active agreement and prior coordination with our Talent team will not be eligible for placement fees.