Forensic Structural Engineer III (Structural Engineering)

Location: Remote home office in Tampa or Orlando or the surrounding area, Florida, USA. The role includes local, regional, and national field travel, roof inspections, confined-space work, and occasional overnight travel.

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

Company

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm providing integrated engineering, consulting, structural, and building sciences services across multiple industries.

What you will do

• Conduct forensic site inspections to determine the cause, origin, and extent of structural damage.
• Evaluate failure modes and contributing factors related to storms, natural disasters, fires, explosions, defects, accidents, and foundation movement.
• Develop clear technical reports, documentation, conclusions, and client deliverables.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders while managing expectations and resolving issues.
• Work independently from a home office while collaborating with internal experts and external partners.
• Contribute improvements to processes, tools, and customer outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of forensic engineering experience; 5–10 years is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a closely related field, from an ABET-accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida or eligibility by reciprocity.
• Strong technical writing, report preparation, verbal communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform fieldwork, including confined-space and roof inspections, carry ladders, and operate required equipment.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or restrictions.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Expert witness 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.