Forensic Engineer (Structural) - Fully Remote (Detroit Region)

Location: Fully Remote (Detroit, MI / Midwest Region)
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel: Regional travel required (no further than 3 hours)

About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing, multidisciplinary engineering and consulting platform with a strong national and expanding global presence.

The organization has scaled significantly in recent years-growing from approximately 1,500 employees in 2021 to over 5,000+ today-with continued plans to add ~1,000 employees annually.

Growth has been driven through the acquisition of high-quality engineering firms, with a unique approach that:

• Preserves each firm's culture, brand, and technical specialism
• Retains leadership teams who remain actively involved post-acquisition
• Combines entrepreneurial environments with the backing of significant capital and shared resources

Leadership is made up largely of engineers-turned-business leaders, many of whom have:

• Spent their careers progressing internally, or
• Built and sold successful firms, choosing to stay and grow within the larger platform

This creates a highly engaged, stable leadership group focused on long-term success.

About the Role

We are seeking a Forensic Engineer to support investigations across the Detroit and wider Midwest region (including Ohio and Minnesota territories).

This is a fully remote, field-based role offering a high degree of autonomy, combined with the support of a well-resourced national organization.

Importantly, this is a growth-driven position, not a replacement hire. The team is expanding due to consistent project demand and increased workload across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Field Investigations

• Conduct site inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial structures
• Investigate damage resulting from:
  • Storm events (wind, hail, snow, ice)
  • Fire and explosion incidents
  • Water intrusion and moisture-related issues
  • Structural movement or foundation concerns
• Document findings through detailed field notes, photos, and measurements

Root Cause Analysis

• Determine the cause and origin of structural or building system failures
• Distinguish between:
  • Event-related damage
  • Pre-existing conditions
  • Design or construction defects
  • Maintenance-related issues
• Perform engineering calculations or analysis where required

Reporting

• Prepare clear, defensible, and concise technical reports
• Translate complex engineering findings into accessible conclusions for non-technical stakeholders

Client Interaction

• Work directly with insurance professionals, attorneys, contractors, and property owners
• Present findings and recommendations with confidence and clarity

Litigation Support (as experience develops)

• Assist with depositions and expert witness testimony
• Support legal teams with technical analysis

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Michigan preferred or ability to obtain)
• 3-10+ years of experience in:
  • Structural engineering
  • Building envelope consulting
  • Construction or failure analysis
• Strong understanding of:
  • Structural systems (steel, concrete, wood, masonry)
  • Building codes and construction practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred

• Forensic engineering or insurance-related experience
• Roofing, moisture intrusion, or building envelope expertise
• Experience supporting litigation or expert testimony
• Relevant industry certifications

Territory & Coverage

• Primary focus: Detroit and Midwest region
• Regional coverage includes parts of:
  • Michigan
  • Ohio (Akron corridor)
  • Minnesota (Minneapolis region)
• Collaboration across a wider national engineering network

Work Environment

• Fully remote with flexible scheduling
• Combination of:
  • Field investigations
  • Independent report writing from home
• High autonomy with strong organizational support

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Travel expenses covered
• Ongoing training, certifications, and career development

Why This Role Stands Out

Consistent Growth Hiring

• Roles are created due to expansion-not attrition
• Strong project pipeline across multiple sectors

Entrepreneurial Culture at Scale

• Retains the feel of smaller specialist firms
• Supported by significant financial backing and resources

Leadership Quality

• Led by experienced professionals deeply invested in the business
• Strong visibility and access to senior leadership

Career Progression

• Pathway toward senior technical roles and leadership positions
• Opportunities to become a recognized expert in forensic engineering

Multidisciplinary Exposure

• Collaboration across structural, MEP, and power disciplines
• Access to increasingly complex and high-profile projects

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are an analytical and detail-oriented engineer who enjoys investigative work and determining root cause. You're motivated by autonomy, enjoy balancing fieldwork with technical reporting, and want to be part of a high-growth organization where your work has clear impact.