Lead Structural Forensic Engineer — Investigations & Reports

The Vertex Companies LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 322,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Life Insurance & Disability

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Vertex Companies, LLC is seeking a Structural Forensic Engineer to lead forensic projects for residential, commercial, and mixed-use buildings, including investigations, code reviews, and report writing. You will oversee engagements, coordinate with clients, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license with 12+ years of experience or a Master’s with 8+ years, and will manage multiple projects while advancing client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related experience or a Master's with 8 years.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required; multiple states preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of forensic engineering work products and client deliverables.
• Manage and oversee engagements, ensuring on-time, on-scope delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, senior management, and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct field inspections and develop remediation plans for losses.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Staff management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12 years related experience

Master's degree + 8 years related experience

Professional Engineering license (PE)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Adobe

Job description

The Vertex Companies, LLC is seeking a Structural Forensic Engineer to lead forensic projects for residential, commercial, and mixed-use buildings, including investigations, code reviews, and report writing. You will oversee engagements, coordinate with clients, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license with 12+ years of experience or a Master’s with 8+ years, and will manage multiple projects while advancing client relationships in a fast-paced environment.