Structural Forensic Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer with experience in forensic investigations, diagnostics, and building performance. Lead investigations, analyze structures, and guide projects from start to finish for high-impact challenges.

You will perform structural analysis and design, prepare technical reports, and mentor junior engineers while expanding client relationships and services.

Qualifications

• PE license required or preferred, depending on the role.
• 5–10 years of progressive structural engineering experience, ideally in forensics, diagnostics, or building rehabilitation.
• Experience leading investigations into structural failures, building performance issues, and material deficiencies.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigations involving structural failures, building envelope issues, water intrusion, and material defects.
• Analyze existing structures, identify root causes of failures, and develop practical repair and remediation solutions.
• Perform structural analysis, calculations, and design using steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering drawings, specifications, and recommendations.
• Manage projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships from investigation through resolution.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Develop new business opportunities and expand services into emerging markets and practice areas.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Client relationships

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

RISA

ETABS

SAP2000

STAAD.Pro

RAM Structural System

Job description

Build your career solving complex structural challenges.

Are you a licensed Structural Engineer with experience in forensic investigations, structural diagnostics, and building performance? Join a dynamic engineering team where you’ll investigate structural failures, solve complex building challenges, lead impactful projects, and build lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigations involving structural failures, building envelope issues, water intrusion, and material defects.
• Analyze existing structures, identify root causes of failures, and develop practical repair and remediation solutions.
• Perform structural analysis, calculations, and design using steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering drawings, specifications, and recommendations.
• Manage projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships from investigation through resolution.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Develop new business opportunities and expand services into emerging markets and practice areas.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or preferred, depending on the role.
• 5–10 years of progressive structural engineering experience, ideally in forensics, diagnostics, or building rehabilitation.
• Experience leading investigations into structural failures, building performance issues, and material deficiencies.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software, such as RISA, ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, or RAM Structural System.
• Knowledge of structural engineering principles, building codes, and construction practices.

Ready to make an impact? Bring your technical expertise, investigative mindset, and passion for solving challenging engineering problems to a role where your work makes a difference.