Structural Engineer – Forensic & Building Investigations

Location: Annapolis, MD | Hybrid + Field Travel

Salary: Up to $130K Base We’re hiring a Civil/Structural Engineer to join a small, highly technical engineering firm specializing in structural investigations, property damage, and forensic engineering. Prior forensic experience is NOT required, this is a great opportunity for a strong structural engineer who enjoys figuring out why something failed rather than spending every day behind a desk designing it.

What You’ll Do: Inspect residential and commercial properties to evaluate structural damage and building conditions Investigate the origin and cause of damage or structural failures Evaluate roofing, framing, siding, windows, building envelopes, and other structural components Determine appropriate repair scope, constructability considerations, and potential code upgrades Perform engineering analysis and document findings through detailed technical reports Manage assigned cases from initial inspection through final report Provide objective engineering conclusions and confidently explain/defend your findings Travel throughout the region for field inspections What We’re Looking For 3–5+ years of Civil or Structural Engineering experience Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering, or related engineering disciplineEIT/FE or progress toward PE; PE licensure will ultimately be required Strong structural fundamentals and analytical/problem-solving skills Strong technical writing and communication skills Comfortable working independently and spending time in the field Construction, residential, roofing, building-envelope, inspection, or failure-analysis experience is a plus No forensic engineering background required, training will be provided Why Consider It? You’ll work directly with senior engineers and ownership in a small, non-corporate environment where technical quality matters more than cranking out volume. New engineers receive hands-on training and shadowing before managing cases independently, with opportunities to develop expertise in forensic investigations, property loss, and expert-witness work.