Forensic Architect

Posted Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Role:

The Forensic Architect examines buildings to understand why damage or problems have occurred. This includes visiting sites, gathering information, reviewing drawings and building codes, conducting research, and working with clients to understand their concerns. This role involves analyzing findings, managing project tasks and deadlines, and writing clear reports that explain conclusions. Projects vary in size and type, offering experience across many kinds of buildings while working as part of a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has an established network of clientele and is experienced with building, establishing, and maintaining rapport with this network.

This role is open to candidates in Washington or Oregon.

For Seattle-based candidates, this role is hybrid with part-time work from our new office with a state of the art forensic laboratory and evidence storage facility.

In this role, you will:

• Investigate damage to residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Visit job sites to observe conditions and document findings
• Review materials, weather exposure, and construction methods to identify causes of damage
• Help develop repair solutions, specify materials and coordinate with other professionals when needed
• Review building drawings and records to confirm code compliance
• Evaluate how design and construction decisions affected building performance
• Write clear reports that explain findings and recommendations
• Communicate directly with clients throughout each project
• Balance multiple assignments while meeting schedules and budget constraints
• Support legal proceedings, including testimony, when required
• Stay informed on current building codes and industry standards
• Work collaboratively with team members

What You Bring:

• Degree in Architecture
• At least 10 years’ architectural or building related experience
• Strong understanding of building codes and enclosure systems
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently
• Networking and business development skills
• Willingness to travel

Who We Are:

YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.

YA Engineering Services is a national forensic multi-disciplinary consulting firm. We provide immediate response to new assignments, perform investigations in a timely manner, and provide comprehensive reports that are clear, concise, and backed by reasonable analyses and recommendations. YA Engineering Services offers a team of highly qualified, technically excellent architectural and engineering professionals who work seamlessly together to service the needs of our clients in the model of an engineering cooperative.

What We Offer:

• Employee-focused culture
• Strong commitment to work-life balance
• Remote, in office, and hybrid work options
• Flexible vacation & Paid holidays
• Paid family care/sick leave
• Parental leave
• 401k w/match

Fraudulent Recruitment Alert:

Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message.

All official email communications regarding your application will come from or directly from a member of our talent team using an domain name.

* Base salary and bonus will be commensurate with experience.