Senior Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer (Hybrid, TX)

Salas O'Brien; Flower Mound (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; 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

Professional development

Job summary

Haag, a Salas O’Brien company in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, seeks a seasoned Forensic Civil or Structural Engineer for a hybrid role. Investigate and evaluate causes and extents of damage from storms, disasters, and design defects, delivering clear, defensible conclusions and high-quality reports.

Responsibilities include site inspections, client communications, and independent work with internal experts. Licensure as a TX PE is required or eligible by reciprocity; travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of forensic engineering experience required.
• 5+ years of experience determining the cause, origin and extent of foundation damage is highly preferred.
• 20+ total years of civil/structural engineering experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to work independently and with a cross‑functional team of experts.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills are required.
• You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Forensic Investigations: Conduct site inspections to determine the cause, origin, and extent of structural and foundation 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 in a hybrid role from a home office and the Flower Mound 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

Verbal communication

Independent work

Client service

P.E. licensure TX

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

MS in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred

Job description

Haag, a Salas O’Brien company in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, seeks a seasoned Forensic Civil or Structural Engineer for a hybrid role. Investigate and evaluate causes and extents of damage from storms, disasters, and design defects, delivering clear, defensible conclusions and high-quality reports.

Responsibilities include site inspections, client communications, and independent work with internal experts. Licensure as a TX PE is required or eligible by reciprocity; travel as needed.