Job Details

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Staff Engineer (Forensic) will perform site investigative evaluations and understand civil/structural testing data to determine the root cause of structural engineering and building envelope failures. He/She will take a hands-on approach to engineering by recording observations, performing/witnessing testing, and writing his/her unbiased findings into a detailed report. This role will require continuous learning in a team-focused environment. The ideal candidate will be located in Austin, TX, but we will also consider candidates in San Antonio, Dallas or Houston.

Essential Functions

• Performs investigations and assessments regarding the design, construction, and standard of care associated with planned improvements and the built environment involving geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interactions, structural systems, civil sitework, exterior cladding systems, building envelopes (moisture and thermal), peril damage, and personal injury.
• Evaluates single-family residences, multi-family apartment/condominium complexes, commercial facilities, warehouses, institutional facilities, and industrial facilities as well as ancillary structures such as retaining walls, screen walls, and swimming pools.
• Documents facts and gives a thorough and complete report on all related findings
• Performs technical research as needed to support investigation.
• Applies engineering theory, education, and previous work knowledge to real world situations
• Prepares precise and unbiased written reports of complex findings for site investigations based on field inspections and research on a timely basis.
• Consistently meets all required company expectations and deadlines, particularly during heavy workload.
• Consistently and effectively communicates with engineering team daily.
• Meets with clients as needed to review findings and make recommendations
• Establishes trusting, working relationships based on knowledge, experience, and integrity

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural/Civil/Geotechnical Engineering (MSCE )
• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering and/or forensics engineering
• Self-motivated with the ability and desire to deliver excellent client service
• Registered Professional Engineer in Texas (NCEES record )
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess valid driver's license to travel to job sites - overnight travel may be required at times
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Litigation support, Deposition, and/or Expert Witness testimony desirable

Location

• Work from home, in-office or hybrid

Physical Demands

This position is a combination of site visits, travel-related work, and sedentary work. An employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, walk, reach, type, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally move up to 50 pounds. An employee may also be required to traverse uneven terrain, enter structures, use ladders, climb scaffolding, walk on roofs, enter crawl spaces and other tight areas, as well as work in a variety weather conditions.

Company DescriptionBenefits:
•tHealth Insurance
otMedical insurance - company pays an industry-leading 70% of the cost for you and your dependents
ot100% company paid Vision and Dental coverage for you, your spouse and child(ren)
ot100% company paid Accident, Critical Illness (including cancer), and Hospital Insurance for you, your spouse and child(ren)
ot100% company paid Short-term and Long-term for employees
ot100% company paid Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance for you, your spouse, and child(ren)
ot$500 allowance for the birth of a child
ot12 weeks maternity leave company paid

•tTime Off (31 days total)
ot15 days PTO prorated
ot10 paid holidays
ot4 paid floating holidays (one per quarter)
ot2 paid volunteer days

•t401K
otEligible after 60 days of service
otIncludes up to 4% match
otNo vesting period

•tTenure
ot5-Year Anniversary - Additional 5 days PTO accrued per calendar year for a total of 20 days
ot10-Year Anniversary - Additional 5 days PTO accrued per calendar year for a total of 25 days, plus an additional 5 days of PTO and up to $10,000 expenses reimbursed towards a one-time sabbatical
totMentor program
totContinuing education

•tCompensation
otAnnual bonus pro-rated based on start date
otStudent debt assistance up to $300 per month for 5 years for job-related degrees
otStraight time available to be paid for eligible salaried and exempt positions working more than 43 hours per week
otWellness reimbursement of $75 per month
otNight out reimbursement of $75 per month
otCell phone reimbursement of $15 per month
ot$5,000 referral bonus (for a successfully hired colleague)
otTSA Pre-Check Reimbursement
otCLEAR reimbursementCompany DescriptionBenefits:rn•tHealth InsurancernotMedical insurance - company pays an industry-leading 70% of the cost for you and your dependentsrnot100% company paid Vision and Dental coverage for you, your spouse and child(ren)rnot100% company paid Accident, Critical Illness (including cancer), and Hospital Insurance for you, your spouse and child(ren)rnot100% company paid Short-term and Long-term for employeesrnot100% company paid Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance for you, your spouse, and child(ren) rnot$500 allowance for the birth of a childrnot12 weeks maternity leave company paidrnrn•tTime Off (31 days total)rnot15 days PTO proratedrnot10 paid holidaysrnot4 paid floating holidays (one per quarter)rnot2 paid volunteer daysrnrn•t401KrnotEligible after 60 days of servicernotIncludes up to 4% matchrnotNo vesting periodrnrn•tTenurernot5-Year Anniversary - Additional 5 days PTO accrued per calendar year for a total of 20 daysrnot10-Year Anniversary - Additional 5 days PTO accrued per calendar year for a total of 25 days, plus an additional 5 days of PTO and up to $10,000 expenses reimbursed towards a one-time sabbaticalrntotMentor programrntotContinuing educationrnrn•tCompensationrnotAnnual bonus pro-rated based on start daternotStudent debt assistance up to $300 per month for 5 years for job-related degreesrnotStraight time available to be paid for eligible salaried and exempt positions working more than 43 hours per weekrnotWellness reimbursement of $75 per monthrnotNight out reimbursement of $75 per monthrnotCell phone reimbursement of $15 per monthrnot$5,000 referral bonus (for a successfully hired colleague)rnotTSA Pre-Check ReimbursementrnotCLEAR reimbursement