Project Engineer

Metric Geo; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking an associate/mid-level Project Engineer for a remote-based role with up to ~30% regional travel. You will support lead experts in forensic engineering activities, including field investigations, engineering calculations, design and document review, and evaluation of construction drawings and specifications.

This hands-on, collaborative role offers a path toward a lead expert/consulting position.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated design experience within Civil or Structural disciplines.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record on contract documents, plans, or specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within-state, with potential for regional travel.
• Prior forensic engineering experience, particularly involving property loss or similar evaluations.
• Interest in transitioning from a design-focused career into forensic engineering.
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering analysis and building code requirements.
• A collaborative, team-oriented working style.
• Ambition to grow into a lead expert/consulting role over time.

Responsibilities

• Support lead experts across forensic engineering activities including field investigations, calculations, design and document review.
• Observe destructive testing and evaluate construction drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with team to develop forensic solutions and path to lead expert/consulting role.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Design experience (Civil or Structural

Engineer of Record on contract docs

Strong written and verbal skills

Willingness to travel (within-state, >

Forensic engineering experience

Interest in transitioning to forensic

Knowledge of engineering analysis

Collaborative, team-oriented

Ambition to lead/consulting role

Job description

A well-established engineering firm specializing in construction defect investigations and forensic investigations is seeking an associate / mid-level Project Engineer to join their team. This is a strong opportunity for a design engineer looking to pivot into forensics, or a forensic engineer looking to grow their career alongside recognized experts in the field.

Remote-based role with regional travel (up to ~30%).

Role Overview

The Project Engineer will support lead experts across a range of forensic engineering activities, including field investigations, engineering calculations, design and document review, observation of destructive testing, and evaluation of construction drawings and specifications. This is a hands-on, collaborative role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving and wants a path toward a lead expert / consulting role over time.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Demonstrated design experience within their discipline (Civil or Structural)
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record on contract documents, plans, or specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel within-state, with potential for regional travel
• Prior forensic engineering experience, particularly involving property loss or similar evaluations
• Interest in transitioning from a design-focused career into forensic engineering
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering analysis and building code requirements
• A collaborative, team-oriented working style
• Ambition to grow into a lead expert/consulting role over time