Senior Forensic Engineer

Metric Geo; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead investigations into structural failures and large-loss claims, working directly with clients and developing a specialist practice. The role involves independent management of complex investigations and the preparation of expert reports.

The position offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for technical leadership, client development, and career progression on high-value projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in civil or structural engineering and forensic investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigations involving structural failures, construction defects and large-loss claims.
• Conduct technical assessments and prepare expert reports and litigation documentation.
• Provide expert witness testimony when required.
• Develop client relationships across the insurance, legal and construction sectors.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to practice growth.
• Mentor engineers and oversee complex technical assignments.

Skills

Forensic investigations

Civil/Structural engineering

Technical reporting

Litigation support

Client development

Job description

Senior Forensic Engineer | Confidential Opportunity

Salary: Dependent on experience

We're partnering with an established engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Forensic Engineer to support its continued growth.

This opportunity offers the chance to lead complex investigations, work directly with clients and play a key role in developing a specialist engineering practice.

The opportunity

• Lead forensic investigations involving structural failures, construction defects and large-loss claims.
• Conduct technical assessments and prepare expert reports and litigation documentation.
• Provide expert witness testimony when required.
• Develop client relationships across the insurance, legal and construction sectors.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to practice growth.
• Mentor engineers and oversee complex technical assignments.

What we're looking for

• Strong background in civil or structural engineering and forensic investigations.
• Experience with structural failures, construction defects and large-loss investigations.
• Strong technical reporting, litigation support and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex investigations.
• Established client relationships and business development experience.

What's on offer

• Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.
• Exposure to complex, high-value investigations.
• Opportunity for technical leadership, client development and career progression.