Structural Engineer

Pay: $100,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at the Tampa, FL office.
Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have a Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established engineering firm specializing in forensic investigations, construction consulting, and expert analysis for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. With a reputation for technical excellence and integrity, they provide trusted solutions for clients in both the private and public sectors.

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer (Professional Engineer PE) to join their growing Tampa team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in structural analysis and design, paired with hands-on field experience. This role involves investigating building failures, conducting forensic engineering evaluations, preparing technical reports, and providing litigation support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform field inspections to document existing conditions and assess structural damage.
• Investigate cause and origin of failures from natural disasters (hurricanes, floods, fires, earthquakes) and human-related issues (design flaws, construction errors).
• Apply building codes and structural principles to develop accurate evaluations and repair recommendations.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Author detailed technical reports and communicate findings with clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with attorneys, code officials, contractors, and insurance professionals.
• Manage multiple assignments, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Travel occasionally on short notice for inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering (ABET accredited).
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience with strong knowledge of steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and building envelope systems.
• Active Florida PE license (NCEES record and ability to obtain multi-state licensure a plus).
• In-depth knowledge of ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS codes.
• Demonstrated experience in forensic engineering, structural assessments, and construction consulting.
• Litigation support/expert testimony experience is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Valid U.S. work authorization and a clean driving record.

Why This is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected and growing engineering firm with a strong client base.
• Work on complex, high-profile forensic investigations and construction disputes.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based growth.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, paid vacation, 401 (k) match, and ESOP.

JPC-422

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Note, these requirements are in conjunction with the job description but supersede what is written in the ad: Must hold an active Florida PE license. 10+ years of structural engineering experience. Must have forensic/field investigation experience (not just design background). (years of experience not specified).

Relocation - Okay but no relo package offered

• Submissions Name / Em: Blake Tuomy / [email protected]

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Structural Engineer (Forensic PE) - MKA International - JPC 422 - Source

**New Job Order Alert**

• Client job title: Structural Engineer (Forensic PE)

• Location: Tampa, FL

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 10

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Forensic Engineer, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer

• Keywords: PE, Professional Engineer, forensic engineering, structural analysis, building codes, litigation support, expert witness, failure analysis, construction defects

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: YES

Recruiter Explainer (10-Year-Old Version)

A strong candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who investigates building failures, defects, and structural issues. They don’t just design buildings—they figure out why buildings failed, prepare reports, and sometimes serve as expert witnesses in court. The company provides consulting services for insurance, construction disputes, and legal cases.