Structural Engineering Principal

Thomas Young Group; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group seeks a Principal to join our San Diego engineering team. The role leads a construction disputes practice, delivering strategic guidance on delay and cost issues and representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations.

You will oversee claims, coordinate with legal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to drive favorable outcomes. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in construction disputes, with a proven track record of expert testimony in the last 5–10 years,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in construction disputes with a focus on delay and cost issues.
• Proven track record of delivering expert testimony over the past 5-10 years.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Leadership experience at the Managing Director or senior management level in a professional services/consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a construction disputes team, focusing on delay and cost issues.
• Provide strategic direction and expert advice for complex disputes.
• Oversee claims preparation and presentations related to delays and costs.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Collaborate with legal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic direction

Expert testimony

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

PE certification

PSP certification

AIA certification

Job description

We're looking for a Principal to join a San Diego engineering team. A top firm specializing in dispute resolution, project advisory, and structural and energy consulting. Experts provide financial and engineering support for legal cases, including expert testimony.

What you'll be doing:

Lead and manage a construction disputes team, focusing on delay and cost issues

Provide strategic direction and expert advice for complex disputes

Oversee claims preparation and presentations related to delays and costs

Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations

Collaborate with legal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes

What we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

Professional certifications such as PE, PSP, AIA, or similar are highly desirable

15+ years of experience in construction disputes with a focus on delay and cost issues

Proven track record of delivering expert testimony over the past 5-10 years

Leadership experience at the Managing Director or senior management level in a professional services/consulting environment