Forensic Structural Engineer III (Forensic Engineering)

Location: Remote (home office) in the Detroit, Michigan area; fieldwork, local, regional, and national travel, including some overnight travel, is required.

Base salary: $125,000–$185,000 per year, plus additional nondiscretionary compensation based on billable productivity.

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm; Haag, its forensic engineering company, provides forensic engineering and consulting services.

What you will do

• Conduct site inspections to determine the cause, origin, and extent of structural damage from storms, natural disasters, fires and explosions, construction or design defects, accidents, foundation movement, and other events.
• Evaluate failure modes and contributing factors.
• Develop clear conclusions and produce technical reports, documentation, and other deliverables.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders, manage expectations, and close communication gaps.
• Work independently from a home office while collaborating with internal experts and external stakeholders.
• Drive issues to resolution, meet applicable standards, and contribute improvements to processes, tools, and customer outcomes.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of forensic engineering experience required; 5–10 years preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with a cross-functional team of experts.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited university required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Michigan required, or eligibility by reciprocity.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write effective reports and communicate face to face.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Technical proficiency with computers, phones, cameras, and related equipment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship or restrictions required.
• Ability to perform fieldwork in confined spaces and on roofs, carry ladders, and operate required equipment; willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally by vehicle or plane, with some overnight travel.

Nice to have

• Master of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Expert Witness experience.
• Five to ten years of forensic engineering experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned organization focused on technical excellence, integrity, collaboration, and sustainable impact.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and professional development support.