Forensic Engineer

LVI Associates; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

PE licensure support

Mentorship

Job summary

LVI Associates, an engineering consulting firm, is growing its Los Angeles team and seeks an early-career to mid-level engineer with 1–8 years of experience in forensic engineering. You will support investigations into structural failures, inspect sites, and contribute to technical reporting used in legal and insurance contexts.

You will work with seasoned experts and have a clear path toward licensure and specialization, with mentorship and opportunities across disciplines as you build a

Qualifications

• 1–8 years of engineering experience with an interest in forensic engineering.
• Strong analytical writing and communication skills are required.
• EIT certification required; PE license preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations of structural and building system failures.
• Analyze construction defects, material performance, and damage mechanisms.
• Perform engineering calculations and evaluate design/construction documents.
• Prepare detailed, client-ready reports outlining findings and conclusions.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and support expert witness activities.
• Participate in client meetings, site inspections, and project scoping.
• Maintain strong documentation and adhere to deadlines in a litigation-driven environment.

Skills

Forensic engineering experience

Analytical writing and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Our client is a well-established engineering consulting firm specializing in forensic investigations and expert services across the built environment. They partner with legal teams, insurers, and property owners to analyze failures, determine root causes, and provide defensible engineering conclusions.

With a strong reputation in the industry, the firm offers exposure to high-impact, technically challenging projects across structural, civil, and construction-related disciplines. Their Los Angeles team is growing and looking to add an early-career to mid-level engineer who is eager to build a long-term career in forensic engineering.

About the Role

This role is ideal for an engineer with 1-8 years of experience who has an interest (or prior exposure) in forensic engineering. You will support and lead investigations into structural and construction-related failures, conduct site inspections, and contribute to technical reporting used in legal and insurance contexts.

You will work alongside experienced experts and have a clear pathway toward licensure and technical specialization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations of structural and building system failures
• Analyze construction defects, material performance, and damage mechanisms
• Perform engineering calculations and evaluate design/construction documents
• Prepare detailed, client-ready reports outlining findings and conclusions
• Collaborate with senior engineers and support expert witness activities
• Participate in client meetings, site inspections, and project scoping
• Maintain strong documentation and adhere to deadlines in a litigation-driven environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline
• 1-8 years of relevant engineering experience
• EIT certification required; PE license preferred or in progress
• Prior forensic engineering experience strongly preferred (failures, inspections, or expert work)
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to conduct fieldwork, including site inspections in varied conditions
• Self-motivated with an interest in investigative engineering work

Benefits & Growth Opportunity

• Clear career progression toward becoming a technical expert and/or testifying engineer
• Mentorship from experienced forensic professionals
• Diverse and intellectually challenging project exposure
• Competitive compensation and bonus potential
• Support for PE licensure and ongoing professional development
• Strong team culture with collaboration across disciplines