Senior Forensic Engineer: Lead Civil/Structural Investigations

Metric Geo; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric GeoSenior Forensic Engineer (All Disciplines) position seeks a lead engineer to steer investigations, coordinate fieldwork, and oversee analyses on complex projects.

The role combines technical leadership with client-facing duties, mentoring of junior staff, and responsibility as Engineer of Record on contract documents. Expect collaboration across disciplines and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Active, clean P.E. license in Texas (other active state licenses considered).
• Minimum four years of relevant design and/or forensic engineering experience.
• Demonstrated design experience within their discipline (Civil or Structural).
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record on contract documents, plans, or specifications.
• Proven ability to lead a team of engineers and manage project scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience liaising directly with clients.
• Willingness to travel within-state, with potential for regional travel.
• Prior forensic engineering experience, particularly involving property loss or similar evaluations.
• Dispute and/or litigation experience.
• Experience acting as a lead expert or consultant on investigations.
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering analysis and building code requirements.
• A collaborative, team-oriented working style with a track record of mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic engineering activities across projects, including field investigations and calculations.
• Review designs and documents, observe testing, and evaluate drawings and specs.
• Manage engagements from proposal through completion and mentor junior engineers.
• Serve as primary technical liaison with clients and contractors.

Skills

P.E. license

Engineering leadership

Team mentoring

Client liaison

Technical communication

Travel willingness

Forensic engineering

Disputes & litigation

Engineering analysis

Building codes

Job description

Senior Forensic Engineer (All Disciplines)

Ideal candidates will specialize in construction defect investigations and forensic investigations, with the seniority to lead teams and engagements independently.

Role Overview

The Senior Forensic Engineer will lead forensic engineering activities across a range of projects, including field investigations, engineering calculations, design and document review, observation of destructive testing, and evaluation of construction drawings and specifications. This role involves managing engagements from proposal through completion, mentoring junior engineers, and serving as the primary technical liaison with clients and contractors. Suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving and is ready to operate as a lead expert / consultant.

• Active, clean P.E. license in Texas (other active state licenses considered)
• Minimum four years of relevant design and/or forensic engineering experience
• Demonstrated design experience within their discipline (Civil or Structural)
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record on contract documents, plans, or specifications
• Proven ability to lead a team of engineers and manage project scope, schedule, and deliverables
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience liaising directly with clients
• Willingness to travel within-state, with potential for regional travel
• Prior forensic engineering experience, particularly involving property loss or similar evaluations
• Dispute and/or litigation experience
• Experience acting as a lead expert or consultant on investigations
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering analysis and building code requirements
• A collaborative, team-oriented working style with a track record of mentoring junior staff

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