Structural Engineer - Forensic Investigator

Robson Forensic, Inc.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Robson Forensic, Inc. is seeking an experienced structural engineer to join as a forensic expert in the Dallas/Irving, TX area.

With 15+ years of hands-on structural engineering experience, you will analyze incidents, formulate findings, and prepare scientifically sound reports for complex cases. Hybrid work arrangement with travel ~20% for training and inspections, collaborating with a national team of experts to deliver objective evidence across residential, industrial, institutional, and

Qualifications

• Active P.E. license; S.E. license considered a plus.
• 15+ years of hands-on structural engineering experience.
• Experience with residential, industrial, institutional, or commercial structures.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence.

Responsibilities

• Investigate structural engineering-related incidents.
• Analyze procedures using knowledge of standards and practices.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Forensic engineering

PE licensure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

You are already an expert. Robson Forensic will train you to be a forensic expert.
You are a Professional Engineer (P.E.) with 15 or more years of experience in structural engineering and a broad understanding of both design and construction. This role asks you to bring that same set of skills to a different challenge: determining why an incident occurred. You will work alongside nationally respected experts on casework that is consequential to industry and society, and you will keep learning for the rest of your career. Prior forensic experience is not required. We hire for deep industry knowledge and teach the rest.

What You Will Do

• Investigate structural engineering-related incidents.
• Analyze structural engineering procedures, applying your comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

What We Require

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; S.E license is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience: 15+ years of hands-on structural engineering experience, including broad structural and vertical construction experience (horizontal experience is a plus); construction management, maintenance, and structural design experience in residential, industrial, institutional, or commercial structures.
• Skills: Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Aptitude: Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
• Other: Aclean background screen, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive.

Work Style

Approximately 20% of the role is travel for training and inspections. The remainder is analysis and report writing, working independently and as part of a collaborative team. Our experts offer and receive support/mentoring in a firm with over 100 scientists, engineers, and other professionals and manage a portfolio of 50-70 projects/clients.

Locations:

Dallas/Irving, TX area (hybrid)

About Robson Forensic

Robson Forensic is a national leader in expert witness consulting, providing technical expertise across many fields within engineering, architecture, science, and a broad range of specialty disciplines. Our experts come from both industry and academia, and the work blends collaboration with autonomy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.