Forensic Structural Engineer II

Location: Remote home office in Florida, with the posting referencing Miami, Fort Myers, Tampa, or Orlando and surrounding areas; local, regional, and national travel is required.

Salary: $100,000–$140,000 per year, plus potential nondiscretionary billable-productivity compensation.

Company

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm, with Haag providing forensic engineering and consulting expertise.

What you will do

• Conduct site inspections to determine the cause, origin, and extent of structural damage from storms, natural disasters, fires, explosions, accidents, defects, and foundation movement.
• Evaluate failure modes and contributing factors through engineering analysis.
• Prepare clear, technically supported reports, documentation, and project deliverables.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders while managing expectations and closing information gaps.
• Own investigations through resolution, working independently from a home office while collaborating with internal experts.
• Contribute improvements to processes, tools, and customer outcomes.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of forensic engineering experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer license in Florida or eligibility through reciprocity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a closely related field, from an ABET-accredited university.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce effective engineering reports.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or restrictions.
• Ability to perform fieldwork in confined spaces and on roofs, carry ladders, operate required equipment, and travel including occasional overnight trips.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Remote home-office work with collaboration across technical disciplines.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and professional development support.