Senior Forensic Engineer & Practice Builder — Lead & Mentor

Thomas Young Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer or Architect to lead a Jacksonville practice. This role will provide ownership opportunities, manage investigations, and cultivate client relationships while guiding a growing local team.

You will balance hands-on forensic work with business development, and contribute to hiring, culture, and technical standards as the practice expands.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.
• Meaningful experience in forensic engineering, building science, or related consulting.
• Established client base across insurance, legal, or owner-side forensic work.
• Ability to lead forensic projects and act as the primary technical contact for clients.
• Experience guiding early career engineers or architects.

Responsibilities

• Leading forensic investigations across building envelope and related disciplines
• Managing and growing relationships with insurance, legal, and owner side clients
• Bringing in and developing new work aligned with forensic services
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers and architects
• Playing an active role in shaping hiring plans, culture, and technical standards
• Balancing hands-on technical work with business development and client strategy

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer

Registered Architect

Education

Professional Engineer license

Architect license

Job description

Thomas Young Group is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer or Architect to lead a Jacksonville practice. This role will provide ownership opportunities, manage investigations, and cultivate client relationships while guiding a growing local team.

You will balance hands-on forensic work with business development, and contribute to hiring, culture, and technical standards as the practice expands.