Forensic Structural Engineer, Kansas II

Forensic Structural Engineer, Kansas City II

A trusted leader in forensic engineering and consulting, Haag, a Salas O’Brien company, has been solving complex, high‑stakes problems. We value technical excellence, integrity, and clear, defensible conclusions.

We’re looking for a Forensic Structural Engineer in the Kansas City, MO area. This remote/home office role involves investigating and evaluating the cause and extent of structural damage from storms, fires, design defects, accidents, foundation movement, and more.

• 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.

• 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; ability to write effective reports is critical. Strong verbal communication skills; effective face‑to‑face communication.
• Ability to provide the utmost in customer service to clients.
• Technical proficiency with computers, phones, cameras, etc.
• Expert Witness experience preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or restrictions.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in MO or KS required, or eligibility by reciprocity.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering or a closely related degree from an ABET‑accredited university required.
• Master of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred.

• Ability to perform fieldwork, including confined spaces and roof inspections.
• Must be able to carry ladders and operate required equipment.
• Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally by vehicle or plane as needed.
• Some overnight travel required; most investigations can be done without overnight travel.

• Remote (home office) – Kansas City, MO area.
• Base salary range: $100,000 – $140,000 per year.
• Compensation plan includes additional nondiscretionary compensation based on billable productivity above a minimum threshold.
• Employees may elect to transition to a model primarily based on a higher percentage of their billable rate applied to all billable hours.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type. We accommodate disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.