Structural Engineer (Forensics)

Thomas Young Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee stock ownership opportunities

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Structural Engineer (Forensics) to lead failure analysis for construction litigation support. You will assess failures, document conditions, and communicate findings to clients and legal teams.

The ideal candidate holds a PE in California, ABET-accredited civil/architectural engineering degree, and 10+ years in structural design or forensic work, with strong knowledge of ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California (multi-state licenses or ability to obtain is a plus).
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience in design or other areas that contribute to a strong understanding of structural behavior.
• Experience with steel, concrete, masonry, wood, roofing, and building envelopes.
• Strong knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments to document conditions and damage to structural systems caused by natural or human-related events.
• Investigate structural failures, including design flaws, construction defects, and improper material use.
• Apply building codes and structural engineering principles to determine repair scope and cause-of-failure analyses.
• Review design drawings and assess compliance with codes and standards.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and communicate findings to clients.

Skills

Structural forensics

Failure analysis

Codes & standards knowledge

Client communication

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Architectural Engineering degree

PE license (California)

Job description

We’re looking for a Structural Engineer (Forensics) to join a leading firm in Los Angeles specializing in failure analysis and construction litigation support. This role involves working with legal and insurance professionals to investigate structural failures and provide expert guidance in a collaborative environment.

What you'll be doing:

Conduct field assessments to document conditions and damage to structural systems caused by natural or human-related events

Investigate structural failures, including design flaws, construction defects, and improper material use

Apply building codes and structural engineering principles to determine repair scope and cause-of-failure analyses

Review design drawings and assess compliance with codes and standards

Prepare detailed technical reports and communicate findings to clients

What we're looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California (multi-state licenses or ability to obtain is a plus)

10+ years of structural engineering experience in design or other areas that contribute to a strong understanding of structural behavior

Experience with steel, concrete, masonry, wood, roofing, and building envelopes

Strong knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.)

More reasons to apply:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid vacation, holidays, and a generous PTO policy

Employee stock ownership opportunities

Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

Support for publishing research and attending industry conferences