Forensic Engineer
Job Summary
Position Title: Forensic Engineer (Confidential Client)
Location: Tyler TX On-site
Employment Type: Direct hire
- Salary: $80000-$130000/year
A growing forensic engineering firm supporting insurance and litigation clients across Texas.
Seeking a Forensic Engineer with a strong construction or structural background who can independently evaluate property damage and determine causation with precision and objectivity. This is a field-forward role with rapid deployment to sites and a strong emphasis on technical reporting that stands up to legal scrutiny.
- Conduct on-site forensic inspections of residential and light commercial structures (roofs crawl spaces framing systems etc.)
- Determine cause of damage differentiating storm-related impacts vs. age deterioration rot or construction deficiencies
- Apply the scientific method in all investigations and maintain proper chain-of-custody standards
- Collect and document field data including measurements notes and photographic evidence
- Produce clear detailed forensic reports for insurance and litigation clients
- Maintain accurate time and expense tracking for each assignment
- Operate independently with quick turnaround from assignment to field deployment
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Civil Structural Mechanical or Architectural preferred); Electrical or Aeronautical Engineering degrees will also be considered
- 3-7 years of experience in construction structural engineering or home inspection
- Strong working knowledge of building systems including studs joists rafters roofing systems
- Ability to confidently assess structural conditions in the field
- Strong written communication skills for technical reporting
- Candidates without hands-on construction or structural knowledge will not be considered
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas (or ability to obtain); Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification accepted
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) a plus
- Prior forensic engineering or insurance investigation experience