Forensic Civil or Structural Engineer III, Dallas – Fort Worth, TX

Job Category
:
Engineering

Requisition Number
: FOREN
004212

• Posted :
  October 5, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Flower Mound, TX 75028, USA

Forensic Civil or Structural Engineer III, Dallas – Fort Worth, TX

At
Haag
, a Salas O’Brien company, we’ve been a trusted leader in forensic engineering and consulting since 1924, helping clients solve complex, high-stakes problems when it matters most. We’re known for technical excellence, integrity, and clear, defensible conclusions. We’re equally committed to building a career environment where talented engineers can do their best work, grow their expertise, and make a real impact.

In June
2024, Haag merged with Salas O’Brien, expanding what’s possible for our team. Haag remains focused on forensic engineering, and we now offer the added strength of a broader, employee‑owned organization. This brings deeper technical resources, expanded collaboration, and more opportunities to build your career across a wide range of disciplines and industries.

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee‑owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We are engineered for impact, and we bring that same commitment to our people as we do to our projects. We live our values every day:
Inspire, Achieve, and Connect, as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for energy, manufacturing and industrial process, data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high‑rise buildings, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in delivering outstanding customer service and building long‑term careers.

Job Summary:We’re seeking an experienced Forensic Civil or Structural Engineer in the Dallas – Fort Worth, TX area. In this hybrid role, you will investigate and evaluate the cause and extent of structural and foundation damage resulting from storms, natural disasters, fires/explosions, construction/design defects, accidents, foundation movement, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications and Experience

Experience:

• 5+ years of forensic engineering experience required; 10+ years preferred.
• 5+ years of experience determining the cause,…