Forensic Structural Engineer — Seattle, PE

Thomas Young Group; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Stock ownership opportunities

Professional development support

Job summary

The Thomas Young Group seeks a Senior Structural Engineer (Forensics) in Seattle to investigate failures and support construction litigation. You’ll document damage, review designs, and determine repair scopes. Expect collaboration across sectors and a rigorous, expert-driven work environment.

Applicants need a Civil/Architectural Engineering degree (ABET) and a CA PE or multi-state license. 10+ years’ experience with various materials and codes is required, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed PE in California or ability to obtain multi-state licensure.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with steel, concrete, masonry, wood, roofing, and building envelopes.
• Strong knowledge of national building codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS).

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments to document conditions and damage to structural systems.
• Investigate structural failures including design flaws and construction defects.
• Apply codes and engineering principles to determine repair scope and causes.
• Review design drawings and assess compliance with codes and standards.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and communicate findings to clients.

Skills

Structural analysis

Material knowledge

Code compliance

Report writing

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Architectural Engineering degree

PE license (CA) or multi-state licensure

Job description

The Thomas Young Group seeks a Senior Structural Engineer (Forensics) in Seattle to investigate failures and support construction litigation. You’ll document damage, review designs, and determine repair scopes. Expect collaboration across sectors and a rigorous, expert-driven work environment.

Applicants need a Civil/Architectural Engineering degree (ABET) and a CA PE or multi-state license. 10+ years’ experience with various materials and codes is required, with opportunities for professional