Civil/Structural/ (Forensic) Engineer (PE required)

Hybrid home-based role in the Denver, CO metro area with 50%+ travel, offering a competitive salary of USD 125,000/year plus overtime and a yearly bonus. This position emphasizes field work, investigative problem solving, and the ability to deliver clear expert insights to clients, engineering teams, and the home office.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Benefits of a career in forensic engineering

• Not being confined to an office all day
• Getting out and seeing new things
• Regularly meeting new people
• No daily commute
• Problem solving and providing expert opinions
• More time with family

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic (investigative) evaluations of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, including storm-related damage such as roofing and exterior claddings, moisture intrusion, impact damage (tree, vehicle, etc.), foundation settlement, and construction defects
• Electrical/mechanical engineers will also perform forensic evaluations on electrical/mechanical systems
• Produce precise and unbiased written reports based on field inspections and research, consistent with company standards and guidelines
• Use strong prior report writing skills (a plus)
• Communicate daily with clients, the engineering team, and the home office to support assigned projects
• Maintain customer service orientation and deliver professional, timely communication
• Stay flexible with scheduling, daily work, and quality control
• Meet required expectations and deadlines, especially during heavy workload periods
• Provide depositions and expert testimony when necessary for assigned work
• Complete additional duties as assigned by management
• Be willing to work additional hours during peak business demand as deemed necessary
• Act as a proactive self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Accurately type 30 wpm and be knowledgeable with Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word
• Demonstrate proficient writing skills using proper English spelling and grammar
• Park a company vehicle at your residence
• Learn and adapt to inevitable company policy and procedural changes

Requirements

• Prior forensic engineering experience is not required, as training is provided on the job
• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Must possess and maintain an active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of employment, or have the ability to become licensed within two months
• An NCEES Record is preferred
• Valid driver’s license without travel time restrictions, and the ability to be insured by the company to use company vehicles
• Residence in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area is required
• This is a home-based position with no daily office reporting required
• Willing to work from home or remote locations, especially when traveling
• Travel to and from site inspections provided by the home office, including some locations in surrounding states
• Extended travel times may be required depending on investigation location
• Willingness to drive long distances when necessary, occasionally longer than 8-hour days
• Overnight travel may be required depending on location and the number of sites in an area
• Up to 50% of the time may be required for regular travel in the assigned region
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with forensic investigations, including standing, walking, sitting, or driving for extended periods
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; walking on flat, uneven, and pitched roof slopes, including some over two stories
• Crawling through confined spaces such as attics and crawlspaces
• Working outside in heat or cold
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing 50 to 100 lbs
• Work location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80212
• Job type: Full-time
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Required)
• Driver’s License (Required)

Travel requirements

• Requires 50%+ travel, particularly to surrounding states, by car or airplane
• Some inspections may be located outside Colorado
• Overnight travel may be required depending on site density and location
• Occasionally, driving may exceed 8-hour days
• Willingness to work from home or remote locations when traveling

Physical requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, or driving for extended periods
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
• Walking on flat, uneven, and pitched roof slopes (some over two stories)
• Crawling through confined spaces such as attics and crawlspaces
• Working outside in heat or cold
• Lifting and moving objects weighing 50 to 100 lbs

Overtime requirements

• Competitive salary with overtime and a yearly bonus
• Must comply with working overtime during periods of heavy workload

Tools

• Microsoft Office
• MS Word