Remote Forensic Structural Engineer – Detroit Area (Senior)

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Michigan; Remote; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee support

Job summary

Haag, a Salas O’Brien company, seeks an experienced Forensic Structural Engineer for a remote role in the Detroit, MI area. You will investigate and evaluate structural damage from storms, disasters, and defects, delivering clear conclusions and high-quality reports.

The role requires a P.E. license in Michigan or eligibility by reciprocity, 2+ years in forensic engineering, and strong technical writing and client communication skills. Travel locally/nationwide is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of forensic engineering experience required; 5–10 years preferred.
• Must be able to work independently and with a cross-functional team.
• Strong technical writing skills are required; the ability to write effective reports is critical.
• Strong verbal communication skills are necessary; you should be an effective communicator in face-to-face interactions.
• The ability to provide the utmost in customer service to our clients is a must.
• Technical proficiency with computers, phones, cameras, etc.
• Expert Witness experience is preferred.
• You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or any restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Forensic Investigations: Conduct site inspections to determine the cause, origin, and extent of structural damage; evaluate failure modes and contributing factors.
• Analysis & Reporting: Develop clear, well-supported conclusions and produce high-quality technical reports, documentation, and deliverables.
• Client Communication: Provide timely, professional updates to clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders; proactively close communication gaps and manage expectations.
• Collaboration & Independence: Work independently from a home office while leveraging internal experts and resources; build long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners.
• Project Ownership: Drive issues to resolution with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations and applicable standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas that strengthen processes, tools, and customer outcomes; help others navigate change and adopt improvements.

Skills

Forensic engineering

Technical writing

Client communication

Travel readiness

Independence

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Structural Eng

MS in Civil/Structural Eng preferred

Job description

Haag, a Salas O’Brien company, seeks an experienced Forensic Structural Engineer for a remote role in the Detroit, MI area. You will investigate and evaluate structural damage from storms, disasters, and defects, delivering clear conclusions and high-quality reports.

The role requires a P.E. license in Michigan or eligibility by reciprocity, 2+ years in forensic engineering, and strong technical writing and client communication skills. Travel locally/nationwide is expected as needed.