Senior Forensic Structural Engineer (Remote, Detroit)

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company; 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 holidays

Job summary

Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company, seeks an experienced Forensic Structural Engineer III in the Detroit, MI area. In this remote/home office role, you will investigate and evaluate the cause and extent of structural damage from storms, fires, design defects, and other events.

You will conduct site inspections, prepare high-quality reports, communicate with clients and teammates, and own projects from investigation through final delivery. Michigan P.E.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Master's degree preferred.
• P.E. license in Michigan required or eligible by reciprocity.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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

Communication

Customer service

Independence

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company, seeks an experienced Forensic Structural Engineer III in the Detroit, MI area. In this remote/home office role, you will investigate and evaluate the cause and extent of structural damage from storms, fires, design defects, and other events.

You will conduct site inspections, prepare high-quality reports, communicate with clients and teammates, and own projects from investigation through final delivery. Michigan P.E.