Forensic Structural Engineer

Forensic Structural Engineer - Hybrid/Remote - Jacksonville, FL

At NV5, we are a team of talented professionals, engineers, and consultants who are builders, problem solvers, and champions for both our communities and clients. Our mission is to empower every employee who strives to make a lasting, positive impact for the future of our communities.

If you are a Structural Engineer aiming to grow your career within forensic structural assessments & inspections, then our Forensic Structural Engineer opportunity will provide you with a fulfilling position where you take full ownership of projects while building the team around you.

As our Forensic Structural Engineer, you will manage structural forensic engineering assignments, perform forensic engineering assessments, provide verbal and written reports for insurance carriers, attorneys, homeowners, and property managers. You will also serve as an expert for multiple litigation cases, requiring constant travel within 150 miles of your office location and occasional travel to other NV5 locations or regions.

Join us and take charge of your career, creating your own growth while building a sustainable legacy for generations to come. As part of our team, you’ll discover limitless opportunities to make meaningful contributions while advancing professionally among a diverse and talented group committed to positive impact in the communities we serve.

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Responsibilities include:

• Communication with clients before and after site visits and post‑report production, to review and clarify scopes and explain observations and findings.
• Performing on‑site interviews with a variety of individuals to collect histories, data, and concerns.
• Photographing site conditions with an eye to explain conditions and determine cause of loss.
• Reviewing codes, standards, and research to apply critical formulation of facts and develop defensible conclusions.
• Maintaining good project data management and storage practices.
• Supervising, when appropriate, junior engineers in field work, report development, and research.
• Developing reports that outline site observations, applicable codes, standards, findings, and conclusions.
• Testifying in legal proceedings when required in correlation to work product.

If you possess the following experience & qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

• B.S. Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architecture Engineering.
• M.S. Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Residential and/or Commercial inspection & assessment experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and construction practices is required; litigation experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Florida, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.