Lead Forensic Structural Engineer (Licensed PE)

Madsen Associates; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Madsen Associates is seeking a highly motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on forensic engineering of structural systems across residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures.

You will perform failure cause and origin analyses, author technical reports, and support construction litigation. Responsibilities include fieldwork, code-based analyses, and client communication with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience.
• Georgia Licensed Professional Engineer (or ability to obtain); multi-state registrations a plus.
• Knowledge of national building/construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.).
• Strong written and oral communication skills; litigation support experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems from natural or human-induced events.
• Use codes and technical knowledge to establish repair scope and perform cause-origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, code officials and contractors; provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, delivering on time and within budget; retain and develop client relationships.
• Willing to travel as needed on short notice.

Skills

Forensic engineering

Structural analysis

Report writing

Client communication

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Architectural Eng

GA Professional Engineer license (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Madsen Associates is seeking a highly motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on forensic engineering of structural systems across residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures.

You will perform failure cause and origin analyses, author technical reports, and support construction litigation. Responsibilities include fieldwork, code-based analyses, and client communication with occasional travel.