Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer
Location: Annapolis, MD
Work Setting: Hybrid initially, with approximately 3 days/week in the office for training and mentoring, plus regular field travel
Salary: Up to $130,000 base
Schedule: Monday–Friday, generally 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Experience: 3–5+ years of Civil/Structural Engineering experience
About the Role
A growing engineering firm is looking for a Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer to join its team in Annapolis, MD. This is a unique opportunity for a civil or structural engineer who enjoys investigating problems, analyzing damage, and determining what actually happened.
Forensic engineering experience is NOT required. The company will provide hands-on training and mentoring to an engineer coming from a traditional civil or structural engineering background.
You will work closely with experienced engineers initially, then take ownership of your own cases and become an independent technical expert.
What You’ll Do
• Inspect residential and commercial properties to evaluate structural and building damage
• Determine the origin and cause of damage or structural failure
• Evaluate whether reported damage is consistent with the claimed event
• Review roofing, siding, windows, framing, and other building components
• Determine appropriate repair scopes, including what should be repaired, replaced, or removed
• Evaluate code, constructability, and other repair considerations
• Document site conditions, measurements, observations, and evidence
• Perform engineering analysis and calculations to support conclusions
• Prepare detailed technical engineering reports
• Manage cases from initial assignment through final report
• Communicate findings clearly with clients and other involved parties
• Professionally defend technical conclusions when challenged
• Continue developing your expertise through training and certifications
• Travel regularly for field inspections, with many assignments within approximately a 3-hour drive of Annapolis
What We’re Looking For
• 3–5+ years of Civil or Structural Engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering, or a related field
• EIT/FE progress with the ability to ultimately obtain a PE
• Strong civil/structural engineering fundamentals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent technical writing and report-writing abilities
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Comfortable working independently and making technical decisions
• Strong communication skills and professional confidence
• Comfortable with field inspections and an unpredictable workload
• Ability to remain objective when investigating disputed claims
Experience That Translates Well
Forensic engineering experience is not required. Experience in any of the following can be highly relevant:
• Residential construction
• Roofing
• Building envelope
• Structural inspections
• Construction defects
• Property damage
• Failure analysis
• Insurance claims
• Engineering consulting
• Building assessments
• Expert witness or litigation support
Why Join This Team
• Up to $130,000 base salary
• Employer-paid healthcare and vision
• 3 weeks PTO
• 401(k) program
• Hands-on training and mentorship
• Direct access to experienced engineers and ownership
• Opportunity to build specialized forensic engineering expertise
• Exposure to structural investigations, property-loss claims, and litigation support
• Flexible Monday–Friday schedule
• Opportunity to become an independent technical expert
This is a small, hands-on engineering environment where technical quality matters more than simply completing a high volume of cases. The role offers the opportunity to develop a specialized skill set while working closely with experienced engineers.
Looking forward to your application!
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