Remote Forensic Structural Engineer II - Pittsburgh Area

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assist.

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. in the Pittsburgh, PA area is seeking a Forensic Structural Engineer for a remote/home office role.

You will investigate and evaluate the cause and extent of structural damage resulting from storms, fires, construction/design defects, accidents, and other events. This position requires a PA PE license or eligibility, strong technical writing and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of forensic engineering experience 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

Independent work

Technical writing

Communication

Customer service

Proficient with computers

Expert Witness

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Structural Eng

MS in Civil/Structural Eng preferred

Job description

Salas O’Brien, Inc. in the Pittsburgh, PA area is seeking a Forensic Structural Engineer for a remote/home office role.

You will investigate and evaluate the cause and extent of structural damage resulting from storms, fires, construction/design defects, accidents, and other events. This position requires a PA PE license or eligibility, strong technical writing and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and travel as needed.