Structural Engineer - Forensic Investigator

Robson Forensic • Lancaster Township, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Structural Engineering Forensic Expert, you will investigate structural engineering incidents, analyze structural engineering procedures, apply your comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices, write clear, scientifically sound reports, and provide expert testimony. You will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision-making, operational procedures, and the standard of care. This role offers you a chance to use your cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills, collaborate with highly respected experts, continuously learn and grow, and make a tangible difference.

Requirements

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; S.E license is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 15+ years of hands-on structural engineering experience, including broad structural and vertical construction experience (horizontal also is a plus); construction management, maintenance, and structural design experience in residential, industrial, institutional, or commercial structures.
• Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
• Approximately 20% travel for inspections; the remainder is focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A clean background screen, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive.

Nice To Haves

• S.E license is a plus.
• Horizontal construction experience is a plus.
• Prior forensic experience is not required. We seek professionals eager to apply their deep industry knowledge to a challenging new area.

Responsibilities

• Investigate structural engineering incidents.
• Analyze structural engineering procedures, applying your comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior