Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer
Now Hiring: Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer
Palmer Engineering & Forensics | Western United States | Full-Time
Salary: $80,000–$200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Build a Career Solving Meaningful Engineering Problems
Are you a civil or structural engineer who enjoys solving challenging problems, investigating failures, and figuring out why things happen? Are you interested in applying your engineering knowledge in ways that go beyond traditional design work?
Palmer Engineering & Forensics is seeking a Forensic Civil/Structural Engineer to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to work on a wide variety of interesting and unique engineering investigations, develop specialized expertise in forensic engineering, and potentially serve as an expert witness in litigation.
Established in 2009, Palmer Engineering & Forensics is a forensic engineering firm based in the Salt Lake City area. We have developed a strong reputation among our clients for quality, integrity, and technically sound engineering work. Our team investigates a diverse range of failures, accidents, and construction-related issues. We take pride in providing thorough, objective engineering analyses and communicating our findings clearly and effectively.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of forensic engineering investigations, including:
- Investigating structural failures, building damage, and construction defects.
- Performing field inspections of buildings, roofs, foundations, and other structural components.
- Evaluating roof design, construction, drainage, and functionality.
- Investigating building envelope issues and water intrusion.
- Evaluating foundations, geotechnical conditions, and structural performance.
- Performing structural calculations, engineering analyses, and code evaluations.
- Identifying the causes and contributing factors associated with engineering failures.
- Collecting, documenting, and analyzing physical evidence.
- Preparing detailed technical reports and communicating engineering findings.
- Interacting with clients, attorneys, contractors, and other professionals.
- Serving as an expert witness, including providing deposition and courtroom testimony.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; however, all qualified applicants with a civil or structural engineering degree will be considered.
- Two to four years of engineering experience preferred, but not required.
- Experience or interest in structural design, roof systems, construction defects, building codes, foundations, or geotechnical engineering.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain technical engineering concepts and findings to non-technical audiences, including clients, attorneys, and juries.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple investigations.
- Willingness to travel for field investigations, including out-of-state travel up to approximately 50% of the time.
Position Details
- Employment: Full-time
- Location: Flexible within the Western United States
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Travel: Required for field investigations; out-of-state travel may be up to 50%.
- Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary of $80,000–$200,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Health insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Generous annual performance-based bonus.
- Relocation assistance considered.
Why Palmer Engineering & Forensics?
Forensic engineering offers an opportunity to apply engineering principles to real-world problems in ways that are both technically challenging and professionally rewarding. At Palmer Engineering & Forensics, no two investigations are exactly alike. Our engineers work on a broad range of unique cases, giving them the opportunity to continually learn, develop their expertise, and take ownership of challenging engineering problems. We provide an environment that is professional, collaborative, fun, and fulfilling. This position offers the opportunity to develop into a highly skilled forensic engineer, build relationships with clients and attorneys, and establish yourself as an expert in your field.
To apply: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction to Palmer Engineering & Forensics via email to expert@PE4n6.com.