J2 Building Consultants

Licensed Professional Engineer – Forensic Engineer

J2 Building Consultants

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Portland • Oregon • Utah • United States

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $140,000 per year

About the role

  • Stamp with Confidence: You're licensed for a reason. You’ll review, approve, and stamp designs, drawings, and recommendations that meet code and keep people safe.
  • Solve Structural Mysteries: Conduct inspections, assess failures, and figure out the "why" behind the issue. From roofing to cladding to waterproofing—you’ll be in the field diagnosing problems.
  • Collaborate & Communicate: Work closely with project managers, designers, and clients. Translate complex engineering findings into practical, actionable solutions.
  • Balance Office and Field: Split your time between analysis, report writing, and site investigations. From crawlspaces to rooftops, you’ll get hands-on with the buildings you’re improving.

Requirements

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in WA, OR, and/or UT (or able to obtain quickly)
  • Comfortable stamping reports, drawings, and recommendations
  • Strong communicator (especially in writing)
  • Analytical and detail-oriented, with sound judgment
  • Curious, collaborative, and ready to mentor others
  • Comfortable on ladders, roofs, crawlspaces, and construction sites
  • Bonus points if you: Have experience in building envelope consulting or forensic work
  • Know your way around structural analysis software (ETABS, SAP2000, RISA, etc.)
  • Have additional PE licensure in ID, or elsewhere
Benefits
  • Competitive salary + monthly incentive bonuses
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees - dependents can be added at the employee's cost
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and sick time, plus 8 holidays
  • HSA, Costco & Gym membership reimbursements
  • Monthly cell phone reimbursement
  • Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
  • Professional development support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
structural analysisforensic engineeringbuilding envelope consultingreport writingdesign approvalcode complianceproblem diagnosisinspectionssound judgmentdetail-oriented
Soft Skills
strong communicatorcollaborativementoringanalyticalcurious
Certifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)