Senior Forensic Structural Engineer & Office Lead

Senior Forensic Engineer & Office Lead

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Are you an experienced Forensic Engineer looking for the opportunity to lead complex investigations, work directly with clients, and play a key role in evaluating and restoring the built environment?

We are seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer looking to grow out a forensic team in Chattanooga. This position offers the opportunity to investigate structural failures, building damage, construction defects, and deterioration issues across a wide variety of commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional properties. This is a senior, strategic position combining technical leadership, team development, client management, business growth, and hands-on forensic investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigations involving structural distress, building failures, water intrusion, storm damage, and construction-related issues.
• Establish and lead a new forensic engineering office and team in Chattanooga.
• Conduct detailed site inspections and condition assessments of existing structures.
• Prepare technical reports, repair recommendations, and engineering opinions.
• Develop repair and rehabilitation solutions for damaged or deteriorated buildings and structures.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from initial assignment through final deliverables.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to property owners, attorneys, insurance representatives, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff.
• Assist with proposals, scope development, fee estimates, and client relationship management.
• Participate in expert witness assignments and litigation support activities when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required. SE license preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in structural engineering, forensic engineering, building diagnostics, or a related consulting environment.
• Proven ability to guide, mentor, and develop engineers at different stages of their careers.
• Previous experience developing a team, office, service line, or regional market is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of structural systems, building envelopes, construction methods, and failure mechanisms.
• Experience preparing technical reports and presenting findings to clients.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software is advantageous.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Project Types

• Structural failure investigations
• Property loss and insurance-related claims
• Building envelope and water intrusion assessments
• Foundation movement evaluations
• Storm and weather-related damage investigations
• Construction defect investigations
• Repair and rehabilitation design
• Commercial, residential, industrial, municipal, and institutional facilities

Why Join?

• Establish and shape a new office with meaningful influence over its direction and culture
• Diverse and technically challenging projects
• Significant client interaction and responsibility
• Opportunity to lead investigations and mentor junior engineers
• Strong pipeline of forensic and building diagnostics work
• Maintain hands-on involvement in complex investigations while progressing into broader leadership
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits

If you're passionate about investigating failures, solving complex engineering challenges, the opportunity to build something new, and making a tangible impact on the built environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this confidential Senior Forensic Engineer opportunity in Chattanooga, Tennessee.