Structural Engineer (Forensic PE)

Orion Placement
  • Nashville, Tennessee
    12 days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $100,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

    Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at the Nashville, TN office.

    Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have an active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

    About Our Client

    Our client is a respected engineering consulting firm specializing in forensic investigations, structural assessments, and expert analysis for a wide range of buildings and infrastructure. They are known for delivering high-quality solutions to attorneys, insurers, contractors, and property owners across the U.S.

    Job Description

    Our client seeks a mid-to-senior level Structural Engineer (PE) to join their Nashville team. This role focuses on forensic engineering, investigating building system failures, and producing expert technical reports.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Perform field inspections to evaluate structural damage and as-built conditions.
    • Investigate failures caused by natural disasters (wind, water, fire, earthquakes) or human error (design flaws, construction defects).
    • Apply building codes and engineering expertise to determine causes and recommend repairs.
    • Review engineering drawings, reports, and specifications.
    • Prepare clear, detailed technical reports and communicate findings to clients.
    • Support litigation with expert testimony when required.
    • Manage multiple projects efficiently, on time and within budget.
    • Travel occasionally on short notice.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelors degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering (ABET accredited).
    • 10+ years of experience in structural engineering.
    • Active PE license (Tennessee or ability to obtain quickly; multiple licenses a plus).
    • Knowledge of codes including ICC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, NDS.
    • Experience with a variety of building systems (steel, concrete, wood, masonry, envelopes).
    • Strong report writing and client communication skills.
    • Forensic/litigation experience preferred.
    • Valid U.S. work authorization and drivers license.

    Why This is a Great Opportunity

    • Work with a reputable and growing forensic engineering firm.
    • Engage in high-impact projects involving structural investigations and expert consulting.
    • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
    • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
    • 401(k) plan with an exceptional 3:1 company match.
    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) youll become a part-owner of the company through an additional retirement program that requires no contribution. Its a free benefit simply for being an employee.

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    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNashville, Tennessee

    Skills

    • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Architectural Engineeringunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Building Codesunmatched
    • Building Systemsunmatched
    • Civil Engineeringunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Concreteunmatched
    • Construction Designunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Engineering Consultingunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Masonryunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Novell eDirectory (formerly NDS)unmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Professional Engineerunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Structural Engineeringunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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