Restoration Consultant

Walker Consultants; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus program

Stock ownership – 100% employee-owned

Medical, dental, vision

Mental wellness benefits

Health Savings Account with company贡献

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

529 college savings plan

Paid Time Off (min. 3 weeks)

9 paid holidays incl. 3 floating

Bereavement leave & PTO donation

Parental leave with paid time

Tuition and licensure reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Walker Consultants is seeking a forensic/restoration engineer to lead investigations and remediation projects in a dynamic, client‑facing role. You will manage project teams through investigations, analyses, and design phases, building strong relationships with diverse clients and stakeholders.

Your work spans from site investigations and structural evaluations to repair design, budgeting, and construction documentation, contributing to long‑lasting building performance and envelope integrity

Qualifications

• Licensure required.
• 5+ years of experience working and/or managing projects in forensic/restoration fields.
• Strong writing, communication, and team skills.
• Experience in developing and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform investigations, surveys, and testing of existing buildings to identify and diagnose deficiencies contributing to damage or deterioration.
• Critically analyze plans, specifications, and calculations prepared by others.
• Monitor progress of projects, adherence to project requirements, and closely track budget and procedural standards.
• Perform or review condition appraisals, develop repair schemes, and repair recommendations.
• Complete and maintain all project documentation in project management software.
• Manage multiple projects and teams, including engineers and technical personnel.
• Maintain, market, and promote restoration and forensic engineering consulting services to new and existing clients.
• Assist with training less experienced staff in a variety of roles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationships

Forensic engineering

Structural evaluation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in civil/architectural eng

Tools

Project management software

Job description

If you enjoy solving complex problems, investigating why structures are failing, and developing practical solutions, this is an opportunity to take your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you’ll provide forensic and restoration consulting services to a diverse range of clients while taking ownership of your projects and building strong client relationships. You’ll serve as a primary point of contact and lead project teams through the investigation, analysis, and resolution of structural and waterproofing deficiencies.

No two projects are the same. Your work may involve high-rises, historic buildings, parking structures, plazas, water-retention structures, and other complex structures. You’ll have the opportunity to be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from forensic investigations and structural evaluations to repair design, budgeting, construction documents, and construction administration.

At Walker, we value technical curiosity, initiative, and creative problem-solving. You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your work while collaborating with experienced professionals and developing solutions that make a lasting impact on the built environment.

About This Opportunity

If you enjoy solving complex problems, investigating why structures are failing, and developing practical solutions, this is an opportunity to take your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you’ll provide forensic and restoration consulting services to a diverse range of clients while taking ownership of your projects and building strong client relationships. You’ll serve as a primary point of contact and lead project teams through the investigation, analysis, and resolution of structural and waterproofing deficiencies.

No two projects are the same. Your work may involve high-rises, historic buildings, parking structures, plazas, water-retention structures, and other complex structures. You’ll have the opportunity to be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from forensic investigations and structural evaluations to repair design, budgeting, construction documents, and construction administration.

At Walker, we value technical curiosity, initiative, and creative problem-solving. You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your work while collaborating with experienced professionals and developing solutions that make a lasting impact on the built environment.

We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:

• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
• Mental wellness benefits
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
• 529 college savings plan
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
• 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
• 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
• Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
• Paid community involvement hours
• Tuition and licensure reimbursementand sponsorship of professional memberships
• Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups

What You'll Do:

-Perform investigations, surveys, and testing of existing buildings to identify and diagnose deficiencies contributing to damage or deterioration.

-Critically analyze plans, specifications, and calculations prepared by others.

-Monitor progress of projects, adherence to project requirements, and closely track budget and procedural standards.

-Perform or review condition appraisals, develop repair schemes, and repair recommendations.

-Complete and maintain all project documentation in project management software.

-Manage multiple projects and teams, including engineers and technical personnel.

-Maintain, market, and promote restoration and forensic engineering consulting services to new and existing clients.

-Assist with training less experienced staff in a variety of roles.

-Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

Education Requirements:

-Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or similar.

Other Requirements:

-Licensure required.

-5+ years of experience working and/or managing projects in the forensic and/or restoration fields.

-Strong writing, communication, and team skills.

-Experience in developing and maintaining client relationships.

Why Walker Consultants?

Walker offers various comprehensive services spanning structural integrity and building performance, encompassing forensic investigations, building envelope analysis, and restoration. Our forensic specialists excel in pinpointing the underlying causes of intricate issues, be it structural complexities, architectural hurdles, or building envelope uncertainties. Leveraging thorough investigations, meticulous assessments, and advanced analyses, we deliver enduring solutions.

The building envelope's significance transcends protection; it profoundly influences energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and aesthetic allure. Our building envelope experts ensure continuity, durability, performance, maintaining project integrity from inception to a structure’s lengthy service life. With a broad geographic footprint across the United States, Walker’s extensive presence allows swift responses to local demand while harnessing the proficiency of our adept designers and practitioners.

Join Us!

We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role—or another opportunity on our team.

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know—we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS:

Any candidate information, including resumes, submitted to Walker Consultants or to any of our employees without a fully executed agreement will be considered unsolicited and non-confidential. Walker Consultants reserves the right to review and pursue such candidates independently, and no placement fees or other compensation will be owed to the submitting party. Candidates submitted in this manner will be treated as direct applicants. Submission of candidate information to Waller Consultants constitutes acceptance of this policy. External recruiters interested in working with Walker Consultants may contact Lindsey Eggerding [e-mail].

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.