Forensic Structural Engineer

Acuren; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid Life & AD&D

Company paid Disability

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Forensics Structural Engineer to join our team with a remote-capable role near Houston, TX. You will manage structural forensic assignments, conduct assessments, and prepare reports for clients including insurers, attorneys, and owners.

You will travel within approximately 150 miles of your office and collaborate with other NV5 offices. A PE license and strong knowledge of building codes are preferred, with opportunities to lead junior staff and develop complex litigation-driven

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural, or Architecture Engineering.
• M.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
• PE license in Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months of start date.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client communication

Field investigations

Technical reporting

Team supervision

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural/Architecture Engineering

M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

PE license (Florida) or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

Position Summary

Forensic Structural Engineer - Remote - Houston, 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 tomake 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 discoverlimitless 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

If you possess the following experience & qualifications, then we encourage you to apply.

• 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.