Expert Witness Forensic Engineer- Dallas

LVI Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Licensed Forensic Engineer to support complex investigations involving buildings, structures and construction disputes. The role blends site-based fieldwork with expert reporting and potential deposition or litigation support.

You will investigate damage, review documents, and provide evidence-led opinions to clients, with opportunities to grow into an acknowledged authority in forensic engineering within a trusted technical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering or related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer license.
• Experience in structural engineering, building consulting, forensic engineering or failure investigations.
• Strong knowledge of building structures, materials and codes.
• Confident field inspections and assessment of building conditions.
• Ability to review complex information and form evidence-led opinions.
• Strong technical writing for reports and ability to present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Investigate structural damage, building defects and construction-related failures.
• Carry out site inspections and document physical conditions and evidence.
• Analyze drawings, calculations, specifications, codes and records.
• Evaluate structural systems, materials, design decisions and workmanship.
• Establish causes of failures and provide technical opinions.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and supporting evidence.

Skills

Investigation

Site inspections

Technical reporting

Communication

Litigation support

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural/Architectural Eng

Job description

Licensed Forensic Engineer | Expert Witness

A specialist engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a licensed engineer to support complex investigations involving buildings, structures and construction-related disputes. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical engineering, site-based investigation and expert reporting, with a clear route towards becoming a recognised authority within the forensic engineering sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate structural damage, building defects and construction-related failures.
• Carry out site inspections and accurately document physical conditions and evidence.
• Analyse drawings, calculations, specifications, building codes and construction records.
• Evaluate structural systems, materials, design decisions and workmanship.
• Establish the likely cause and development of failures, defects or reported damage.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports that clearly explain your findings and professional opinions.
• Develop supporting calculations, photographs, diagrams and technical evidence.
• Advise solicitors, insurers, property owners, contractors and other stakeholders on engineering matters.
• Communicate complex technical information in a clear and accessible manner.
• Support cases progressing through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation.
• Provide deposition or courtroom testimony when required.
• Manage multiple investigations while maintaining accuracy, objectivity and professional integrity.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer licence.
• Experience within structural engineering, building consulting, forensic engineering, construction defects or failure investigation.
• Strong knowledge of building structures, materials, construction methods and relevant codes.
• Confident conducting field inspections and assessing existing building conditions.
• Ability to review complex information and form balanced, evidence-led technical opinions.
• Strong written communication skills, particularly when preparing technical reports.
• Comfortable presenting findings to both engineering and non-technical audiences.
• Highly organised, commercially aware and able to manage sensitive assignments professionally.
• Previous expert witness, deposition or litigation-support experience would be beneficial, but is not essential for an engineer with the right technical foundation.

Why Apply?

• Build a long-term career within a specialist and intellectually challenging area of engineering.
• Work on varied assignments where your findings can directly influence the resolution of significant disputes.
• Develop valuable expertise across forensic investigation, causation analysis and expert reporting.
• Gain exposure to legal, insurance and construction professionals.
• Receive support in developing your capabilities as an expert witness.
• Combine office-based analysis with site inspections and client-facing work.
• Join an established technical environment where independent thinking and engineering judgement are genuinely valued.
• Access opportunities for professional growth, increased case ownership and greater responsibility.

All applications and initial conversations will be handled in complete confidence.