Forensic Engineer: Field Investigations & Design Lead Path

Metric Geo; Florida; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

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Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Forensic Engineer to support lead experts in a variety of forensic and design-focused tasks. The role involves field investigations, calculations, design and document review, and observation of destructive testing to evaluate construction drawings and specs.

The ideal candidate holds an active P.E. license in Florida with design experience in Civil/Structural disciplines and a strong ability to communicate in writing and verbally.

Qualifications

• Active, clean P.E. license in Florida (other active state licenses considered).
• Design experience within Civil or Structural engineering.
• Experience 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Support lead experts across a range of forensic engineering activities.
• Conduct field investigations and perform engineering calculations.
• Review designs and documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Observe destructive testing and evaluate results.
• Evaluate construction drawings and specifications.

Skills

P.E. license

Civil/Structural design

Engineer of Record

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Forensic engineering

Code knowledge

Team collaboration

Career growth

Problem solving

Job description

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 Florida (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

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