Forensic Structural Engineer - Dallas, TX at Nelson Forensics, LLC Plano, TX

JIT Global Freight Solution P Ltd; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Forensics, LLC seeks a Forensic Structural Engineer in Dallas, TX to conduct investigations of structural collapses and damages. You will perform field investigations, analyze failures, and prepare defensible reports for diverse clients.

The ideal candidate holds a civil or structural engineering degree, a professional engineering license (PE), and 5–10 years of design experience. Travel and continuing education are expected to stay current with codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Active Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is required.
• 5–10 years of structural design experience preferred.
• Travel is required, occasional notice.

Responsibilities

• Investigate structural collapses, failures, damages, and defects.
• Prepare scopes for remediation and design documents.
• Prepare clear, concise engineering reports.
• Communicate with clients regularly.
• Manage concurrent projects with varying scopes and durations.
• Provide deposition and testimony as needed.

Skills

Structural analysis

Analytical skills

Code knowledge

Clear communication

Multi-tasking

Travel

Continuing education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in civil or structural engineering (plus)

Professional Engineering (P.E.) license

NCEES record

NCEES Structural exam (16-hour)

Job description

Forensic Structural Engineer

Location: Dallas, TX

Nelson Forensics, LLC is seeking a qualified Civil/Structural Engineer to conduct forensic investigations of structural collapses, failures, damages, and defects for a range of structures. The role involves field investigations, analysis, report preparation, and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations to determine cause and origin of structural collapses, failures, damages, and defects for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial structures caused by various perils.
• Prepare scopes for remediation and/or design documents for repair or strengthening of existing structures.
• Prepare clear, concise, cohesive, accurate, and defensible reports.
• Communicate regularly and directly with a variety of clients.
• Manage concurrent projects with varying sizes, scopes, client types, and durations.
• Provide deposition, mediation, arbitration, and/or trial testimony.

Requirements

• Strong command of fundamental structural engineering principles.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to tackle complex problems.
• Working knowledge of building codes and ability to conduct independent research of codes, standards, and other technical references.
• Clear communication of engineering principles, verbally and in writing, to audiences with varying technical proficiency.
• Ability to multi-task and be prompt in responding to inquiries from peers and clients, sometimes outside normal working hours.
• Flexibility with respect to work schedule and travel.
• Travel is required, occasionally with little advance notice.
• Desire to continually develop and refine technical knowledge through targeted continuing education.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering required.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in civil or structural engineering a plus.
• Five to ten years of structural design experience preferred; candidates with less will be considered.
• Active Professional Engineering (P.E.) license acquired by examination required.
• NCEES record desired.
• Completion of the 16‑hour NCEES Structural exam a plus.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive pay and benefits and a flexible, yet professional, work environment.