Junior Forensic Structural Engineer

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build an exciting engineering career where your work makes a real difference in restoring homes, businesses, and communities.
• Enjoy a dynamic mix of field investigations and office-based engineering, with no two days exactly alike.
• Receive employer-paid healthcare, a 401(k) contribution without an employee match requirement, and excellent paid time off.
• Grow your career with company-paid licensing, professional certifications, exam fees, continuing education, and mentorship.
• Join a collaborative, close-knit engineering team where your contributions are valued and professional development is a priority.
• Work on diverse residential, commercial, and industrial structures while developing specialized forensic engineering expertise.

Location

Phoenix, AZ | On-site with Fieldwork

Enjoy a rewarding combination of office-based engineering and hands-on structural inspections throughout the Greater Phoenix area. Approximately 50% of your time will be spent in the field, giving you opportunities to investigate real-world structural challenges.

Note

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, EIT certification or completion of the PE exam, and at least 1 year of hands-on building structural inspection or assessment experience. You must enjoy fieldwork and be comfortable traveling to job sites, including accessing roofs and structures when necessary. Experience limited to bridges or transportation infrastructure does not qualify.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We are an established structural and forensic engineering firm dedicated to solving complex engineering challenges and helping property owners restore damaged structures. Our team combines technical expertise with a practical, hands-on approach to deliver outstanding engineering solutions. We invest in our people, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to grow into highly skilled engineering professionals.

Job Description

• Investigate structural damage caused by fires, floods, vehicle impacts, foundation movement, and other events.
• Perform hands-on building inspections, document existing conditions, and assess structural integrity.
• Develop engineering recommendations and repair solutions for damaged residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, field notes, photographs, and structural calculations.
• Evaluate wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structures across diverse projects.
• Assist with structural design, repair drawings, and special inspections.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver practical solutions.
• Develop your expertise in forensic investigations, structural assessments, and building restoration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• EIT certification or completion of the PE exam.
• 1+ years of hands-on building structural inspection, assessment, or related field engineering experience.
• Familiarity with residential, commercial, or industrial building structures.
• Ability and willingness to perform regular field inspections, including climbing ladders and accessing roofs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• AutoCAD and structural design experience are a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great engineers deserve opportunities to keep learning, growing, and making an impact. You'll enjoy employer-paid healthcare, company-funded 401(k) contributions, 15 days of PTO/sick leave, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and support for professional licensing and education.

Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive team that values your ideas, invests in your development, and gives you the chance to see your engineering work make a meaningful difference every day.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance