Structural Forensic Engineer

TRC Worldwide Engineering, Inc.; Brentwood, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending & dependent care

Life and disability

401(k) with Roth option

Discretionary employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Job summary

TRC Worldwide Engineering, Inc. seeks a licensed Structural Forensic Engineer to perform forensic investigations and structural evaluations for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

You will assess structural failures, prepare detailed engineering reports, provide expert opinions, and support business development while collaborating with insurers, attorneys, property owners, and consultants. PE license is required (Tennessee preferred); ability to work independently in a remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Tennessee PE preferred.
• Experience in forensic engineering and insurance-related investigations.
• Strong report writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Proven client management and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigations involving structural failures and property damage.
• Evaluate roofing systems, foundation settlement, retaining walls, water intrusion, and related damage.
• Perform field inspections, analyze findings, and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Provide expert opinions and technical recommendations for clients.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers, attorneys, property owners, and consultants.
• Maintain and develop client relationships to support business growth.
• Participate in networking events, industry conferences, and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Technical report writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Tennessee PE preferred

Job description

TRC Forensic Engineering is seeking a licensed StructuralForensic Engineer toperform forensic investigations and structural evaluations for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. This role involves assessing structural failures, property damage, and insurance-related claims, preparing detailed engineering reports, and providing expert technical opinions. The ideal candidate will have significant forensic engineering experience, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to support business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigations involving structural failures and property damage.
• Evaluate roofing systems, foundation settlement, retaining walls, water intrusion, structural distress, and sinkhole-related damage.
• Perform field inspections, analyze findings, and prepare comprehensive engineering reports.
• Provide expert opinions and technical recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers, attorneys, property owners, and consultants.
• Maintain and develop client relationships to support business growth.
• Participate in networking events, industry conferences, and marketing initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Tennessee PE preferred.
• Additional state PE licenses are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in forensic engineering and insurance-related investigations.
• Strong technical report writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Proven client management and relationship-building abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Property & Casualty insurance claim investigations.
• Structural damage assessments and failure analysis.
• Roofing and building envelope evaluations.
• Foundation settlement and retaining wall investigations.
• Water infiltration and moisture-related damage assessments.
• Sinkhole and geotechnical-related structural evaluations.
• Business development or seller-doer experience.

About TRC

Founded in 1989, TRC Worldwide Engineering, Inc. is a full-service, multi-disciplinary engineering firm, providing exceptional quality and service in: Structural, Steel Detailing, Restoration & Inspection, MEP, Transportation, Parking Structure Design and Architectural Support.

We believe that teamwork and diversity result in design solutions tailored to meet each client’s goals. Through experience, our clients know TRC doesn’t simply complete the project, but also builds strong, long-term relationships.

Your health, well-being, and financial stability are important to us.

Our competitive compensation includes a range of benefits such as

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending & dependent care spending
• life and disability
• 401(k) with Roth option
• discretionary employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• employee discounts
• holidays
• vacation
• sick time

Eligibility for most benefits begins on your first day. For additional questions, please visit our Life at TRC page.