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

Location: Fully remote; ideal candidates are based in Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, or Massachusetts. U.S. Persons only due to ITAR export-control requirements.

Salary: $100,000–$150,000 per year

Company

hirify.global and its ARCCA division provide testing, inspection, certification, compliance, forensic engineering, scientific, and technical services across multiple industries.

What you will do

• Investigate residential and commercial property losses involving water intrusion, wind, vibration, impact, construction standards, and building-envelope failures.
• Conduct site and evidence inspections using 3D scanning technology and software, testing, failure analysis, and data collection.
• Assess post-damage conditions and develop repair scopes, temporary support systems, and structural or foundation designs.
• Prepare technical reports explaining scientific findings and conclusions for clients, depositions, and trials.
• Deliver technical and educational presentations to clients and at technical conferences.
• Maintain technical expertise through continuing education, technical publications, and preparation of technical papers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree in civil, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of forensic engineering, consulting, or relevant industry experience.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and investigative skills with the ability to evaluate physical evidence.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable ITAR export-control requirements.

Nice to have

• General Contractor license.
• Experience serving as an expert witness and testifying.
• Experience with computer programs used to evaluate incidents.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary forensic engineering environment.
• Opportunities to build visibility as a technical expert through presentations, conferences, and expert testimony.
• Work across diverse residential, commercial, insurance, legal, government, and corporate matters.