Structural Engineer (Forensics)

Thomas Young Group; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid vacation & holidays

PTO

Employee stock ownership

Professional development

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in San Diego, CA seeks a Senior Structural Engineer (Forensics) to investigate failures and support litigation across diverse projects. You will collaborate with legal and insurance teams to document conditions and determine causes using established codes and engineering practices.

The role requires a California-licensed PE with 10+ years of structural engineering experience, proficiency across steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and building envelopes, and strong report-writing

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 related areas.
• 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 engineering

Forensics

Field assessments

Report writing

Code compliance

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Civil or Architectural Engineering degree

Tools

ICC/ASCE/AISC/ACI/NDS code knowledge

Job description

We’re looking for a Structural Engineer (Forensics) in San Diego, CA, to investigate structural failures and support litigation for diverse projects. This role involves working with legal and insurance teams in a collaborative, problem-solving 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