Forensic Structural Engineer II - Miami or Fort Myers

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•, FL

1d•$100,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Haag, a Salas O’Brien company, is a trusted leader in forensic engineering and consulting, known for technical excellence, integrity, and clear, defensible conclusions. Since merging with Salas O’Brien in June 2024, Haag offers expanded technical resources and collaboration opportunities within a broader, employee-owned organization. Salas O’Brien, founded in 1975, is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients, the team, and the world, guided by values of Inspire, Achieve, and Connect. The firm works across various industries including energy, manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, and education, providing integrated engineering and consulting services. This role is for an experienced Forensic Structural Engineer in the Miami or Fort Myers area, working remotely from a home office. The engineer will investigate and evaluate the cause and extent of structural damage from various sources such as storms, natural disasters, fires, construction defects, accidents, and foundation movement.

Requirements

2+ years of forensic engineering experience preferred.
Must be able to work independently and with a cross-functional team of experts.
Strong technical writing skills are required; the ability to write effective reports is critical.
Strong verbal communication skills are necessary; you should be an effective communicator in face-to-face interactions.
The ability to provide the utmost in customer service to our clients is a must.
Technical proficiency with computers, phones, cameras, etc.
You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or any restrictions.
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a closely related degree from an ABET-accredited university required.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in FL, or eligible by reciprocity.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred.
Expert Witness experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct site inspections to determine the cause, origin, and extent of structural damage; evaluate failure modes and contributing factors.
Develop clear, well-supported conclusions and produce high-quality technical reports, documentation, and deliverables.
Provide timely, professional updates to clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders; proactively close communication gaps and manage expectations.
Work independently from a home office while leveraging internal experts and resources; build long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners.
Drive issues to resolution with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations and applicable standards.
Contribute ideas that strengthen processes, tools, and customer outcomes; help others navigate change and adopt improvements.