Lead Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESI); Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Pet Insurance

Bonus opportunities

Flexible Time Off

10 paid holidays

Work/Life Balance

Wellness Reimbursement

Career Growth & Continuing education

Job summary

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation firm seeking a senior civil/structural engineer to lead forensic projects, inspect sites, and perform analyses for complex structural failure cases.

You will author technical reports, provide expert testimony, and mentor junior staff across national projects. Required are a PE license, 10–15 years in civil/structural consulting, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) required; Structural Engineer (S.E.) license a plus.
• 10-15 years of experience in civil/structural engineering consulting, design, or forensic investigation.
• Hands-on design and/or construction experience strongly preferred; familiarity with IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC.
• Track record authoring high-quality technical reports and/or peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience providing expert testimony highly desirable; preferred experience in the consulting industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and structural analysis software (e.g., RISA, SAP2000, RAM, or equivalent).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with clients professionally and develop business internally and externally.
• Ability to communicate complex structural engineering concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Must be available to travel occasionally as part of the national practice.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates forensic investigations related to civil and structural engineering failures.
• Conducts site inspections and evaluates structural damage, construction quality, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Performs structural analysis and engineering calculations to support forensic opinions.
• Authors high-quality technical reports and expert opinions on civil and structural engineering matters.
• Provides expert testimony at deposition and trial.
• Conducts well-developed and well-prepared client presentations.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for assignment of project personnel.
• Directs and coordinates projects within prescribed schedule and budget scopes.
• Works with Business Development to identify potential clients and strategies to build client base.
• Actively participates in Business Development activities, including client meetings, presentations, and appropriate conferences.
• Mentors earlier-career employees in growth and development.

Skills

Structural analysis

Client communication

Travel readiness

MS Office

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Structural Engineer (SE) license a plus

Tools

RISA

SAP2000

RAM

AutoCAD

Job description

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation firm seeking a senior civil/structural engineer to lead forensic projects, inspect sites, and perform analyses for complex structural failure cases.

You will author technical reports, provide expert testimony, and mentor junior staff across national projects. Required are a PE license, 10–15 years in civil/structural consulting, and strong communication skills.