Remote Forensic Structural Engineer – Investigations & Reports

Lvi-Associates; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first structure

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

Lvi-Associates seeks a Forensic Structural Engineer in Minneapolis to join a growing investigations team. You will focus on failure analysis, building assessments, site investigations, and defensible reporting, combining field work with strong technical problem-solving.

This role offers remote-first flexibility, long-term specialist development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary experts within a national platform.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in structural and/or civil engineering.
• PE licence strongly preferred, or actively working toward licensure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic structural investigations across commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential assets.
• Perform on-site inspections to assess structural condition, distress, damage, and performance.
• Identify and evaluate root causes of structural issues, including foundation movement, material failure, construction defects, loading impacts, and environmental damage.
• Analyse drawings, site conditions, photographs, repair history, and other project documentation.
• Prepare clear, concise, and technically defensible written reports.
• Communicate findings and recommendations directly with clients, insurers, carriers, contractors, legal stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Manage projects from initial inspection through to final reporting and resolution.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts on complex investigations.
• Contribute to technical quality, best practice, and continued growth of the team.

Skills

8+ years experience

PE licence (preferred)

Client interaction

Technical reporting

Independent remote work

Job description

Lvi-Associates seeks a Forensic Structural Engineer in Minneapolis to join a growing investigations team. You will focus on failure analysis, building assessments, site investigations, and defensible reporting, combining field work with strong technical problem-solving.

This role offers remote-first flexibility, long-term specialist development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary experts within a national platform.