Structural Engineer
About the company:
If you're interested in what happens to structures after they're built, this is an opportunity to take your engineering experience in a different direction. You'll work across existing buildings where the challenge is understanding what has gone wrong, why it happened and how it can be repaired.
The work combines structural engineering with forensic investigation, building assessment and restoration. Projects range from structural deficiencies and construction defects to property damage and rehabilitation. You'll spend time both in the field and on the engineering side, following problems from the initial investigation through analysis and repair design.
What you'll be doing:
Inspect and assess existing buildings and structures
Investigate structural deficiencies and failures
Evaluate construction defects and property damage
Determine the cause and extent of observed structural issues
Perform structural calculations and engineering analysis
Develop repair and rehabilitation designs
Work with concrete, steel, masonry and wood structures
Prepare engineering reports, drawings and specifications
Document site conditions through photographs, measurements and field notes
Review construction documents and project records
Coordinate with contractors, architects, owners and other consultants
Support projects throughout repair and restoration
Assist with forensic and litigation-related investigations
Manage multiple projects and maintain client communication
What we're looking for:
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
3+ years of structural engineering experience
Experience with structural analysis, design, inspection or assessment
Understanding of common structural systems including concrete, steel, masonry or wood
An interest in working with existing buildings and investigating structural problems
Repair, renovation, restoration or forensic experience would be beneficial
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Confident technical report-writing ability
Comfortable carrying out site investigations
Ability to communicate with clients, contractors and other design professionals
PE license preferred or the ability to obtain one
More reasons to apply:
Combine structural engineering with hands-on forensic investigation
Work on existing buildings rather than solely new construction
Investigate real structural failures and construction defects
Follow projects from site investigation through repair design
Develop specialist forensic engineering experience
Gain exposure to repair, restoration and litigation-related work
Work across varied commercial and residential buildings
Split your experience between fieldwork and technical engineering
Build toward greater project and client responsibility as your experience develops