Remote Forensic Structural Engineer – Impact & Inspections

Acuren; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid Life & AD&D

Company paid Disability

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Forensics Structural Engineer to join our team with a remote-capable role near Houston, TX. You will manage structural forensic assignments, conduct assessments, and prepare reports for clients including insurers, attorneys, and owners.

You will travel within approximately 150 miles of your office and collaborate with other NV5 offices. A PE license and strong knowledge of building codes are preferred, with opportunities to lead junior staff and develop complex litigation-driven

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural, or Architecture Engineering.
• M.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
• PE license in Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients before and after site visits and report production; review scopes and explain observations.
• Perform on-site interviews to collect histories and data.
• Photograph site conditions to explain observations and determine loss causes.
• Review codes, standards, and research to formulate defensible conclusions for clients.
• Maintain good project data management/storage practices.
• Supervise, when appropriate, junior engineers in field work and report development.
• Develop reports outlining site observations, applicable codes, findings, and conclusions.
• Testify in legal proceedings when required.

Skills

Client communication

Field investigations

Technical reporting

Team supervision

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural/Architecture Engineering

M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

PE license (Florida) or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

NV5 is seeking a Forensics Structural Engineer to join our team with a remote-capable role near Houston, TX. You will manage structural forensic assignments, conduct assessments, and prepare reports for clients including insurers, attorneys, and owners.

You will travel within approximately 150 miles of your office and collaborate with other NV5 offices. A PE license and strong knowledge of building codes are preferred, with opportunities to lead junior staff and develop complex litigation-driven