Forensic Structural/Civil Engineer, PE (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.)

Applied Technical Services, LLC

. Conduct assessments of damages from water intrusion, wind, vibration, impact, construction standard of care, and building envelope failure .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic engineering, including damage assessment, failure analysis, and structural design. Proficient in delivering technical presentations and reports, with a strong foundation in engineering principles and compliance with ITAR requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Forensic Engineering ExperienceProfessional Engineer (PE) License3D Scanning TechnologyExpert Witness TestifyingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Damage AssessmentFailure AnalysisStructural DesignTechnical Report WritingData CollectionSite InspectionsRepair AnalysisConstruction Standard of CareBuilding Envelope FailureEvidence Inspection

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCuriosityCommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

3D Scanning SoftwareComputer Programs for Incident Evaluation

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseGeneral Contractor License

Industry Keywords

Forensic EngineeringConsulting ExperienceITAR ComplianceTechnical PresentationsDamage Repair Scopes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct assessments of damages from water intrusion, wind, vibration, impact, construction standard of care, and building envelope failure
Perform site and evidence inspections using 3D scanning technology and software
Conduct testing and failure analysis and collect corresponding data
Provide post-damage assessments, repair scopes, temporary support systems, repair analysis, and structural/foundation designs
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
Prepare and deliver technical and educational presentations to clients and potential client groups
Present as a keynote speaker at technical conferences
Enhance professional and technical knowledge through continuing education, technical publications, and technical papers
Prepare technical reports of scientific findings and conclusions for laypersons
Support testimony during depositions and trials
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Civil, Mechanical, or similar Engineering disciplines
Professional Engineer (PE) license
10+ years of previous forensic engineering and consulting experience or relevant industry experience
Strong background in, or willingness to learn, necessary computer programs to evaluate incidents
Strong problem-solving ability
Open-minded analytical skillset
Intense curiosity to investigate physical evidence
General Contractor license strongly preferred
Experience as an expert witness and testifying strongly preferred
Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR requirements: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Continuing education programs
Opportunity to present at technical conferences and serve as a keynote speaker
Professional/technical knowledge development through review of technical publications and preparation of technical papers