Senior Forensic Engineer – Civil, Structural

YA Group

. Evaluate distress to existing buildings, structures, and building envelopes .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic engineering with a focus on evaluating building distress, conducting inspections, and producing detailed technical reports. Capable of leading projects, managing client relationships, and supporting business development efforts while ensuring compliance with building codes.

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Forensic Engineering ExperienceActive PE LicenseTechnical Report WritingProject ManagementClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Building EvaluationData CollectionLab ExaminationRoot Cause AnalysisRepair Design Scope Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementDecision Making

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

Building CodesResidential PropertiesCommercial PropertiesIndustrial PropertiesBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate distress to existing buildings, structures, and building envelopes
Lead projects and serve as the primary point of contact
Coordinate site visits, resources, and timelines
Conduct site visits and testing across residential, commercial, and industrial properties
Perform lab examinations to collect data
Produce reports combining inspection, testing, and analysis data to identify root cause and recommend repair or replacement
Support regional growth through recruiting and business development
Build and maintain client relationships while generating new work
Partner with business development on conferences and client outreach
Review and interpret relevant building codes
Oversee development of repair or replacement design scope
Make independent decisions about analysis and testing methods and resource allocation
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
Active PE license
10+ years of forensic engineering experience
Proven ability to write comprehensive technical reports on inspection results
Strong organizational and time management skills
Willingness to travel up to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee-focused culture
Strong commitment to work-life balance
Remote work
Flexible vacation & Paid holidays
Paid family care/sick leave
Parental leave
Medical, Dental, Vision + more
401k w/match
Career growth
Competitive salaries + Bonus