PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Structural Forensic Engineer

About us

At Edgewood, we offer the best of both worlds - a tight-knit, fun, and laid-back work environment combined with a serious dedication to our profession. Our team-oriented culture puts people first, emphasizing the importance of work/life balance in the pursuit of top-notch professionalism and service.

We are looking to hire an experienced Forensic Structural Engineer located in Florida for our structural forensics team. This position is hybrid, requiring at least one day a week in our Lakeland office until the candidate is up to speed, whereupon they can work remotely if desired. The position requires travel throughout Florida multiple days per week.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or greater in a Civil Engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in FL
• 1+ year(s) experience conducting structural forensic engineering investigations
• Ability to climb on roofs and traverse through attics and crawlspaces
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently or in a 2 or 3 person team
• Ability to ride/drive in vehicles multiple days per week throughout Florida, with occasional overnight stays
• Clean driving record and criminal history
• Professional appearance and hygiene

Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site investigations to determine the cause of failures, damage, or defects to buildings and components
• Collect field data, photographs, measurements, etc
• Prepare technical reports and documentation to support investigation findings
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clients and others
• Provide testimony regarding your findings in depositions or trials
• Maintain a clean driving record and operate company vehicles responsibly during fieldwork
• Maintain a constant level of professionalism and decision making consistent with the Oath of an Engineer
• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and best practices in structural forensic engineering

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus/incentive package
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive health/disability
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A fun and professional work environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and productivity
• Parental leave

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: based on experience, starting from $120,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer license (Required)
• Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering, minimum (Required)