Senior Forensic Structural Engineer - Remote

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Michigan; Remote; USD 125,000 - 185,000; 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 and employee assis­t

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a Forensic Structural Engineer III to join our Detroit, MI team. This role focuses on site investigations, technical reporting, and client communication within a flexible work setup.

The candidate should have 2+ years in forensic engineering, PE licensure in Michigan or eligibility by reciprocity, and excellent writing and verbal skills. Travel and fieldwork are required, with a comprehensive U.S. benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of forensic engineering experience required; 5–10 years preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills required; ability to write effective reports is critical.
• Strong verbal communication skills necessary; you should be an effective communicator in face-to-face interactions.
• The ability to provide the utmost in customer service to our clients is a must.
• Technical proficiency with computers, phones, cameras, etc.
• Expert Witness experience is preferred.
• You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or any restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Forensic Investigations: Conduct site inspections to determine the cause, origin, and extent of structural 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 from a home 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

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Customer service

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a Forensic Structural Engineer III to join our Detroit, MI team. This role focuses on site investigations, technical reporting, and client communication within a flexible work setup.

The candidate should have 2+ years in forensic engineering, PE licensure in Michigan or eligibility by reciprocity, and excellent writing and verbal skills. Travel and fieldwork are required, with a comprehensive U.S. benefits package.