Senior Structural Engineer: Forensic & Design Analysis

Madsen Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Madsen Associates is seeking a highly motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to join our team of multi-disciplinary engineers. The role focuses on forensic engineering of structural systems across residential, commercial, industrial facilities, and more, with emphasis on failure cause & origin analyses and technical reporting.

Responsibilities include documenting conditions, establishing repair scopes, evaluating drawings, communicating with clients and authorities,

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering is required.
• Maryland PE license through NCEES is required; multi-state registrations are a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience with understanding of structural behavior.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.).
• Field experience and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing litigation support including expert testimony is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations to document damaged structures and as-built conditions.
• Develop repair scope and cause/origin analyses using codes and structural knowledge.
• Review design drawings and documentation for accuracy.
• Communicate findings to clients, code officials, and contractors with detailed reports.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery and budget compliance.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and be willing to travel as needed.

Skills

Field work

Document as-built conditions

Report writing

Client communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Litigation support experience

Technical analysis

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Maryland Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) via NCEES

Multiple state registrations or ability to obtain

Job description

Madsen Associates is seeking a highly motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to join our team of multi-disciplinary engineers. The role focuses on forensic engineering of structural systems across residential, commercial, industrial facilities, and more, with emphasis on failure cause & origin analyses and technical reporting.

Responsibilities include documenting conditions, establishing repair scopes, evaluating drawings, communicating with clients and authorities,