Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer – Field Investigations

S-E-A; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Vacation (company-paid)

Holiday & Sick Leave

Parental Leave

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Rewards

On-site Gym

Job summary

S-E-A is a forensic engineering firm with over 50 years of experience, serving as a neutral expert to analyze why failures occur. We seek a civil/structural engineer with post‑graduate experience to lead field investigations, assess failures, and prepare professional reports for clients and legal proceedings.

Responsibilities include site visits, cause analysis, and presenting conclusions with supporting testimony as needed. Missouri P.E. or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master's is a plus.
• Minimum seven years of post-academic civil/structural experience.
• P.E. registration Missouri or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and analyze failures of structures and construction problems.
• Determine causes of failure, origin, and extent of structural issues including envelope, roof, walls and glazing.
• Perform foundation settlement investigations, site evaluations, sub-surface investigations and vibration analysis.
• Analyze failures in buildings and infrastructure using codes and industry standards.
• Maintain client relationships and present findings in reports and testimony when needed.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal & communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

S-E-A is a forensic engineering firm with over 50 years of experience, serving as a neutral expert to analyze why failures occur. We seek a civil/structural engineer with post‑graduate experience to lead field investigations, assess failures, and prepare professional reports for clients and legal proceedings.

Responsibilities include site visits, cause analysis, and presenting conclusions with supporting testimony as needed. Missouri P.E. or eligibility is required.