Forensic Engineer

Metric Geo; Texas; Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Metric Geo seeks a Forensic Engineer to support lead experts in field investigations, calculations, and design review. This hands-on role advances toward a lead expert/consulting path, blending investigative work with engineering analysis.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas P.E. license, proven design experience, and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset with a willingness to travel as needed.

Formación

• P.E. license in Texas or other active state licenses accepted.
• Experience as Engineer of Record on contract documents and specs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within-state and regionally.

Responsabilidades

• Support lead experts in field investigations and forensic tasks.
• Perform engineering calculations and review designs/drawings.
• Observe destructive testing and evaluate construction documents.
• Collaborate across teams to solve complex forensic issues.

Conocimientos

Civil/Structural design

Engineer of Record

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Forensic engineering experience

Career path toward consulting

Engineering analysis knowledge

Building code knowledge

Team collaboration

Lead expert growth

Educación

P.E. license (Texas)

Descripción del empleo

Ideal candidates will specialize in construction defect investigations and forensic investigations, or a design engineer looking to pivot into forensics.

Role Overview

The Forensic Engineer will support lead experts across a range of forensic engineering activities, including field investigations, engineering calculations, design and document review, observation of destructive testing, and evaluation of construction drawings and specifications. This is a hands‑on, collaborative role suited to someone who enjoys problem‑solving and wants a path toward a lead expert / consulting role over time.

• Active, clean P.E. license in Texas (other active state licenses considered)
• Demonstrated design experience within their discipline (Civil or Structural)
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record on contract documents, plans, or specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel within-state, with potential for regional travel
• Prior forensic engineering experience, particularly involving property loss or similar evaluations
• Interest in transitioning from a design-focused career into forensic engineering
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering analysis and building code requirements
• A collaborative, team‑oriented working style
• Ambition to grow into a lead expert/consulting role over time