Structural Restoration Engineer/Consultant

Walkerconsultants; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus program

Employee-owned stock

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Mental wellness benefits

Health Savings Account with companycon

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Spending Accounts

529 college savings plan

Paid Time Off

9 paid holidays per year

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Walker Consultants is seeking a Restoration Engineer/Consultant in Pittsburgh, PA. You will lead investigations and provide restoration, building repair consulting while managing your own projects and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in forensic engineering or related fields, a Bachelor’s in Civil/Architectural Engineering or Architecture, and strong communication skills. Occasional travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or similar.
• Professional license in architecture or structural engineering preferred or actively pursuing licensure.
• 5+ years of experience in forensic engineering, structural restoration, building repair, or related consulting fields.
• Strong writing, communication, and team skills.
• Experience in developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations, surveys and testing to diagnose building deficiencies causing damage.
• Critically analyze plans, specifications, and calculations prepared by others.
• Assist with developing project proposals and reviewing agreements.
• Participate in quality control processes.
• Monitor progress of projects, adherence to project requirements, and budget tracking.
• Perform or review condition appraisals, develop repair schemes, and provide recommendations.
• Complete and maintain all project documentation in project management software.
• Manage multiple projects.
• Maintain, market, and promote restoration and forensic engineering services to clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Written communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Restoration Engineer/Consultant

Location: Pittsburgh, PA. Job Type: Full-Time.

In this role, you will provide forensic engineering, restoration, and building repair consulting services while managing your own projects and client relationships. You will lead investigations, analyze structural and waterproofing deficiencies, and develop repair recommendations for a variety of structures, including high-rises, historical buildings, parking structures, plazas, tunnels, and bridges. You will be involved throughout all phases of a project, including forensic investigations, condition assessments, repair design, budgeting, and construction administration.

Qualified candidates will have experience in forensic engineering, structural restoration, building repair, or related consulting fields, along with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, self‑directed, collaborative, and able to build relationships with clients and project teams.

What You’ll Do

• Perform investigations, surveys, and testing of existing buildings to identify and diagnose deficiencies contributing to damage or deterioration.
• Critically analyze plans, specifications, and calculations prepared by others.
• Assist with developing project proposals and reviewing agreements.
• Participate in quality control processes.
• Monitor progress of projects, adherence to project requirements, and closely track budget and procedural standards.
• Perform or review condition appraisals, develop repair schemes, and provide repair recommendations.
• Complete and maintain all project documentation in project management software.
• Manage multiple projects.
• Maintain, market, and promote restoration and forensic engineering consulting services to new and existing clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Education Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or similar.

Other Requirements

• Professional license in architecture or structural engineering preferred or actively pursuing licensure.
• 5+ years of experience preferred in forensic engineering, structural restoration, building repair, or related consulting fields.
• Strong writing, communication, and team skills.
• Experience in developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to travel to project sites.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee‑owned.
• Medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance.
• Mental wellness benefits.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts.
• 529 college savings plan.
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays.
• 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times.
• 100% compensation replacement during short‑term disability leaves.
• Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short‑term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs.
• Paid community involvement hours.
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships.
• Internal conferences and professional development opportunities.
• Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups.

Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.