Forensic Engineer

Colonial Group; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible vacation & Paid holidays

Paid family care/sick leave

Parental leave

Comprehensive benefits

401k w/match

Job summary

YA Group is seeking a Forensic Engineer to lead investigations across buildings and envelopes, manage projects end‑to‑end, and deliver clear, professional reports. The candidate should have an established client network and a track record of forging lasting relationships.

The role requires a PE license, 5+ years of experience, and strong communication and analytical skills. This is a 100% remote opportunity offering a comprehensive benefits package and flexible vacation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• PE license is required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate damage to residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and concerns.
• Conduct thorough site visits to collect field data.
• Analyze collected data, environmental factors, and material properties to determine the cause and extent of distress.
• Write comprehensive technical reports that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Assist in developing repair designs and coordinating across disciplines.
• Manage project resources and deadlines effectively.
• Stay up to date on relevant building codes and regulations.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE license

Job description

The Role:

Forensic Engineers lead investigations into damage and performance issues across buildings, structures, and building envelopes. They manage projects from start to finish—coordinating with clients, conducting site visits, analyzing findings, reviewing building codes, and delivering clear, professional reports on time.

The ideal candidate has an established client network and has a strong track record of building rapport and maintaining lasting client relationships.

In This Role, You Will:

• Investigate damage to residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and concerns.
• Conduct thorough site visits to collect field data.
• Analyze collected data, environmental factors, and material properties to determine the cause and extent of distress.
• Write comprehensive technical reports that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Assist in developing repair designs and ensuring coordination across disciplines, as needed.
• Manage project resources and deadlines effectively.
• Stay up to date on relevant building codes and regulations.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive work environment.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.
• PE license required.
• 5+ years of forensic engineering experience required.
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Who We Are:

YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.

YA Engineering Services(“YAES”) is a national forensic multi-disciplinary consulting firm. YAES provides immediate response to new assignments, performs investigations in a timely manner, and provides comprehensive reports that are clear, concise, and backed by reasonable analyses and recommendations. YAES offers a team of highly qualified, technically excellent engineering professionals who work seamlessly together to service the needs of our clients in the model of an engineering cooperative.

What We Offer:

• Employee-focused culture
• Strong commitment to work-life balance
• 100% Remote work
• Flexible vacation & Paid holidays
• Paid family care/sick leave
• Parental leave
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401k w/match

Fraudulent Recruitment Alert:

Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment, post job opportunities on Craigslist or conduct interviews solely via text message.

All official email communications regarding your application will come from [e-mail] or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name.

If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at [e-mail].

Disclosures:

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support candidate screening and evaluation. These tools are designed to assist—rather than replace—human decision‑making, and all employment decisions are made by our recruiting team in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to equal employment opportunity.

Where required by law, we will provide additional information about the use of these tools, including their purpose, and offer alternative processes or accommodations upon request.

The pay range for this role is:

$80,000 - 275,000 USD per year + bonus*

*This wide salary range reflects the flexibility of the role and accommodates candidates across a broad range of experience levels; base salary and bonus will be commensurate with experience.