Structural Engineer - P.E. - Dallas

Robson Forensic, Inc.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Robson Forensic, Inc. in Dallas/Irving, TX is seeking a Structural Engineering Forensic Expert with 15+ years of hands-on structural engineering experience. You will analyze incidents, write clear, scientifically sound reports, and provide expert testimony, applying your broad knowledge of design and construction.

Active P.E. license required; S.E. license a plus. Travel about 20% for inspections; remaining time on analysis and report drafting within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on structural engineering experience in residential, industrial, institutional, or commercial structures.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; S.E license is a plus.
• Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Aptitude to translate complex technical findings into clear evidence for non-technical audiences.
• Approximately 20% travel for inspections; remainder for analysis and report drafting, independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze structural engineering procedures, applying standards and practices.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Structural Engineer (S.E.) license

Job description

You are aP.E. with 15+ years of hands-on structural engineering experience, seeking an intellectually stimulating new challenge. You have a broad understanding ofdesign and construction.

You are already an expert. Robson Forensic will train you to be aforensicexpert.

As aStructural Engineering Forensic Expert, you will:

• Analyzestructural engineering procedures, applying your comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
• Writeclear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

You will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision-making, operational procedures, and the standard of care. This role offers you a chance to:

• Use your cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with highly respected experts.
• Continuously learn and grow.

Location

Dallas/Irving, TX area (hybrid)

Requirements

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; S.E license is a plus.
• Experience: 15+ years of hands-on structural engineering experience, including broad structural and vertical construction experience (horizontal also 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.
• Work Style: Approximately 20% travel for inspections; the remainder is focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Prior forensic experience isnotrequired.We seek professionals eager to apply their deep industry knowledge to a challenging new area.

You must have a clean background screen, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive.

About Us

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.

Employees at Robson Forensic work alongside highly respected experts from both industry and academia. Our forensic experts are engaged in meaningful casework that is consequential to industry and society. Robson Forensic provides a unique working dynamic that blends collaboration and autonomy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.