Structural Forensic Engineer, PE – Independent Contractor 1099

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Carry out forensic investigations related to structural failures, collapses, construction defects, and property damage claims.

• Conduct site inspections and collect pertinent field data, measurements, photographs, and documentation.

• Evaluate structural systems to identify the cause, origin, and extent of reported damages or failures.

• Utilize engineering principles, relevant codes, standards, and industry best practices to formulate conclusions.

• Draft clear, concise, and technically robust forensic engineering reports.

• Engage in depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial proceedings as an expert witness when necessary.

• Effectively communicate findings to clients, attorneys, insurance professionals, and other stakeholders.

• Stay updated on applicable building codes, engineering standards, and forensic investigation methodologies.

• Execute additional project-related consulting services as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing; multiple state licensure is preferred.

• Prior experience in forensic engineering is preferred.

• Proven experience in investigating structural failures, construction defects, and damage causation matters.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, including short-notice travel in response to catastrophic events, natural disasters, and large-scale property loss investigations.

• Valid driver’s license and capacity to travel independently to inspection sites within the assigned region.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing capabilities.

• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Experience in providing litigation support, depositions, or expert testimony is preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently while meeting project deadlines.

• U.S. Person status required due to ITAR export controls.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible workload and scheduling options.

• Competitive compensation based on the scope and complexity of assignments.

• Project-based assignments available as opportunities arise.

• Opportunity to contribute to investigations across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.