Forensic Structural Engineer

NV5; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Forensic Structural Engineer for a remote role based in Dallas, TX. The engineer will lead structural forensic assessments, manage assignments, and provide reports for insurers, attorneys, homeowners, and property managers. Travel within 150 miles and occasional cross-office collaboration are required as part of project delivery.

Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering, PE license (Florida or eligible within 6 months), and experience in building codes,

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architecture Engineering.
• M.S. Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Residential and/or Commercial inspection & assessment experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards and construction practices is required. Litigation experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Florida, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients before/after site visits and post report production, to review scopes and explain observations.
• Conduct on-site interviews to collect histories, data, concerns, etc.
• Photograph site conditions and determine causes of loss with clear explanations.
• Review codes, standards, and research to formulate defensible conclusions for clients.
• Maintain organized project data management/storage practices.
• Supervise junior engineers in field work, report development, and research as appropriate.
• Develop reports outlining site observations, applicable codes, standards, findings, and conclusions.
• Testify in legal proceedings when required, in correlation to work product.

Skills

Communication

Field Interviews

Report Development

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Forensic Structural Engineer - Remote - Dallas, TX

At NV5, we are a team of talented professionals, engineers, and consultants who are builders, problem solvers, and champions for both our communities and clients. Our mission is to empower every employee who strives to make a lasting, positive impact for the future of our communities.

Position SummaryForensic Structural Engineer - Remote - Dallas, TXAt NV5, we are a team of talented professionals, engineers, and consultants who are builders, problem solvers, and champions for both our communities and clients. Our mission is to empower every employee who strives to make a lasting, positive impact for the future of our communities.

If you are a Structural Engineer aiming to grow your career within forensics structural assessments & inspections, then our Forensics Structural Engineer opportunity will provide you with a fulfilling position having you take full ownerships of projects, while building the team around you.

As our Forensics Structural Engineer, you will manage structural forensic engineering assignments, perform forensic engineering assessments, provide verbal/written reports for insurance carriers, attorneys, homeowners, property manager, etc.

You will also serve as an expert for multiple litigation cases. This requires constant travel within 150 miles of your office location and occasional travel for work with other NV5 office locations/staff or geographic regions.

Join us and take charge of your career, creating your own growth while building a sustainable legacy for generations to come. As part of our team, you'll discover limitless opportunities to make meaningful contributions while advancing professionally. You'll work with diverse and talented group of individuals committed to making a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work.

Responsibilities

• Communication with clients before and after site visit and post report production, to review/clarify scopes and explain observations and findings.
• Perform on-site interviews with a variety of individuals to collect histories, data, concerns, etc.
• Photograph site conditions with an eye to explain conditions and determining cause of loss.
• Review codes, standards, research and apply critical formulation of facts to develop conclusions that assist clients resolve concerns and are defensible.
• Maintain good project data management/storage practices.
• Supervise, when appropriate, junior engineer (EI's) in field work, report development, and research.
• Develop reports that outline site observations, applicable codes, standards, findings, and conclusions.
• Testify in legal proceeding, when required, in correlation to work product.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architecture Engineering.
• M.S. Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Residential and/or Commercial inspection & assessment experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards and construction practices is required. Litigation experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Florida, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date.

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Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.