Salas O'Brien

Forensic Structural Engineer

Salas O'Brien

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Minnesota • North Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per year

About the role

  • Conduct site inspections to determine the cause, origin, and extent of structural damage; evaluate failure modes and contributing factors.
  • Develop clear, well-supported conclusions and produce high-quality technical reports, documentation, and deliverables.
  • Provide timely, professional updates to clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders; proactively close communication gaps and manage expectations.
  • Work independently from a home office while leveraging internal experts and resources; build long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners.
  • Drive issues to resolution with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations and applicable standards.
  • Contribute ideas that strengthen processes, tools, and customer outcomes; help others navigate change and adopt improvements.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of forensic engineering experience preferred.
  • Must be able to work independently and with a cross-functional team of experts.
  • Strong technical writing skills are required; the ability to write effective reports is critical.
  • Strong verbal communication skills are necessary; you should be an effective communicator in face-to-face interactions.
  • The ability to provide the utmost in customer service to our clients is a must.
  • Technical proficiency with computers, phones, cameras, etc.
  • Expert Witness experience is preferred.
  • You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or any restrictions.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in NC is required, or eligible by reciprocity.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
forensic engineeringtechnical writingreport writingstructural damage evaluationfailure mode analysis
Soft Skills
communicationcustomer serviceindependent workcross-functional teamworkrelationship building
Certifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license