Forensic Structural Engineer
🔍 Now Hiring: Senior Forensic Consultant (Senior Engineer)
📍 Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Harrisburg, PA
💼 Full-Time or Part-Time | 💰 $100,000 - $150,000/year (based on experience)
A well-established multidisciplinary consulting firm is seeking a Senior Forensic Consultant to join its growing team in Pittsburgh or Harrisburg, PA. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to take on leadership responsibilities and contribute to high-impact forensic investigations.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct forensic investigations of residential and commercial properties to determine causes of structural failures, water intrusions, roof damage, and more.
- Assess damage from natural disasters such as storms, hurricanes, and floods.
- Prepare detailed engineering reports outlining cause and origin of damage.
- Manage multiple projects and maintain consistent communication with clients.
- Perform field inspections, including roofs, crawlspaces, and walking surfaces.
- Travel locally for site visits.
🎓 Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Master's preferred).
- 8+ years of architectural or engineering experience, including at least 1 year in forensic engineering.
- E.I.T. required; P.E. license preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
- Experience with insurance/law firms, expert testimony, and project management is a plus.
- Background in accident reconstruction or automotive failure analysis is a bonus.
💼 What's Offered:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement savings with employer match, bonuses, and paid time off.
- Support for continuing education, professional licensure, and student loan repayment.
- Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities to participate in employee-led initiatives focused on diversity, sustainability, and professional development.
If this opportunity is something you are interested in you can apply here, call 01 412-604-7122 or email to speak to Terry Whitty, market expert in PA.
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