Senior Forensic Structural Engineer

Thomas Young Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Conference attendance

Research publication support

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Dallas, TX seeks a seasoned Forensic Engineer to investigate structural failures and support remediation and litigation. You will lead on-site inspections, review designs, and provide expert evaluations for disasters, with collaboration across legal, contractor, and insurance teams.

PE licensed or eligible, 5+ years in forensic structural engineering, strong codes knowledge, and experience with analytical tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• PE license required or able to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• 5+ years of forensic structural engineering, failure analysis, or structural assessment.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, construction materials, and engineering principles.
• Experience with structural analysis software and finite element modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth investigations of structural failures, including building collapses and defects.
• Perform on-site inspections to assess causes of failure or damage.
• Analyze designs, construction methods, and materials for code compliance.
• Provide expert evaluations for damage from natural disasters, fire, explosions, etc.
• Document findings through reports, drawings, and 3D models; present conclusions clearly.

Skills

Building codes knowledge

Engineering principles

Team collaboration

Communication with legal teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis software

Finite element modeling

Job description

Thomas Young Group in Dallas, TX seeks a seasoned Forensic Engineer to investigate structural failures and support remediation and litigation. You will lead on-site inspections, review designs, and provide expert evaluations for disasters, with collaboration across legal, contractor, and insurance teams.

PE licensed or eligible, 5+ years in forensic structural engineering, strong codes knowledge, and experience with analytical tools are essential.