Senior Forensic Structural Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Forensic Structural Engineer role is onsite in Phoenix, Arizona, with fieldwork throughout the Greater Phoenix area; approximately 50% of the time is spent in the field. Compensation is $95,000–$140,000 per year. The employer is an established structural and forensic engineering firm focused on building safety, failure investigations, and repair solutions. The engineer investigates damage and structural failures in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, then develops practical recommendations and repair solutions. Field assessments, engineering analysis, and clear technical reporting help clients understand building conditions and restore structural safety and integrity.

What you'll do

• Lead forensic structural investigations of buildings
• conduct field inspections to assess damage, deterioration, and potential failures
• investigate damage from foundation movement, fires, water intrusion, vehicle impacts, and other events
• analyze structural conditions and develop engineering recommendations and repair solutions
• prepare technical reports, calculations, inspection findings, and supporting documentation
• evaluate steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and other structural materials
• collaborate with property owners, contractors, clients, and engineering teams
• support project coordination and junior team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior forensic structural engineer

structural engineering

forensic investigation

building inspections

structural damage

engineering reports

fieldwork

phoenix az

arizona pe license

$95k–$140k/year

residential commercial industrial

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid healthcare
• company-funded 401(k) contributions
• generous paid time off and paid holidays
• life and disability insurance
• company-paid licensing, continuing education, and specialized training.

Why this role

Active Arizona Professional Engineer license, 4+ years of building structural engineering experience, and hands-on inspection or forensic assessment experience required; approximately 50% fieldwork; travel to project sites required; Structural Engineer license and repair design experience preferred.

About the employer

Orion Placement is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.