Project Engineer

Metric Geo; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking an associate / mid-level Project Engineer to join its forensic engineering team, offering hands-on field investigations, calculations, and document review with a clear path toward lead expert roles.

Remote-based position with regional travel up to 30%, including travel within Wisconsin as needed. Ideal candidate holds a PE license with civil/structural design experience and is eager to pivot into forensic engineering.

Qualifications

• Active PE licensure required.
• Demonstrated design experience in Civil or Structural engineering.
• Experience as Engineer of Record on contract documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within Wisconsin and region (up to 30%).
• Prior forensic engineering experience preferred.
• Interest in transitioning from design to forensic engineering.
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering analysis and building code requirements.
• Collaborative, team-oriented working style.
• Ambition to grow into a lead expert/consulting role.

Responsibilities

• Support lead experts in field investigations and destructive testing observations.
• Perform engineering calculations and review design documents.
• Evaluate construction drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with team to solve technical problems.

Skills

PE license

Forensic engineering

Civil/Structural design

Engineer of Record

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Team player

Engineering analysis

Building codes

Career growth

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