Forensic Concrete Structural Engineer – Hybrid Role

Lerch Bates Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Lerch Bates is seeking a Forensic Concrete Structural Engineer in Raleigh, NC to lead evaluation, repair coordination, and rehabilitation of existing building structures. You will manage multiple rehab projects, mentor staff, and provide peer reviews to ensure quality delivery.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client liaison, and collaboration with architects and contractors, with ESOP ownership and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 5+ years of structural engineering experience focusing on existing buildings, repair or rehabilitation.
• Strong understanding of structural systems and behaviour in existing buildings.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical findings in reports and presentations.
• Experience with structural condition assessments, investigations, and repair design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural condition assessments of existing buildings to evaluate systems, deterioration, and performance deficiencies.
• Investigate structural issues including cracking, settlement, corrosion, load path concerns, and material degradation.
• Review original construction documents to identify risks and vulnerabilities.
• Prepare detailed condition assessment reports and repair recommendations.
• Develop rehabilitation and repair strategies for existing buildings.
• Perform peer review of evaluation reports and technical findings.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, contractors, and consultants to review strategies.
• Oversee design coordination and construction documents to ensure compliance.
• Provide on-site inspections and quality assurance during repair work.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.

Skills

PE license (preferred)

5+ years of experience

Structural engineering

Existing buildings rehabilitation

Report writing & presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Eng

Job description

Lerch Bates is seeking a Forensic Concrete Structural Engineer in Raleigh, NC to lead evaluation, repair coordination, and rehabilitation of existing building structures. You will manage multiple rehab projects, mentor staff, and provide peer reviews to ensure quality delivery.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client liaison, and collaboration with architects and contractors, with ESOP ownership and comprehensive benefits.