Principle Forensic Engineer

Position Summary

As the Senior Structural/Principal Engineer for the NV5 Forensic Department in Hollywood, Florida, your responsibilities include guiding engineers, architects, and support staff, and leading projects or cases involving structural or building envelope defects, as well as design and construction issues. Much of the work involves high-rise and other complex building structures, where you will perform detailed building inspections and gather information to evaluate alleged design or construction defects. Some inspections will require ascending buildings using a manlift or swing stage.

Responsibilities

You will prepare expert reports, evaluate and respond to reports prepared by other engineers, and participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, arbitrations, and trials. You will also develop repair protocols for the remediation of construction defects. In addition, you will support the Vertical Building Structures Group by peerreviewing structural plans and calculations, providing technical guidance on active projects, and ensuring consistency with firm standards and industry best practices. Beyond forensic investigations, you will play a key role in mentoring and developing junior engineers, contributing to the refinement and documentation of internal “best practices,” and assisting with business development efforts, including client meetings and proposal support. As needed, you may prepare construction documents related to identified defects or review and respond to construction documents prepared by others. A structured transition period and training will be provided by our Senior Structural Engineer prior to their relocation to ensure continuity of technical leadership and client service.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related Bachelor’s degree, e.g., a Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering o Master’s degree or higher in structural engineering or a closely related technical engineering field is preferred o Advanced courses in structural analysis, including finite element analysis
• Must have a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the structural design and construction of buildings, building components and systems, etc. o Technical skills: Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., RAM Structural System, RAM Elements, RAM Concept, STADD, Enercalc, SteelSmart, Simpson CFS Designer, RISA, and Revit). o Experience in post-tensioned concrete design and construction o Experience in high-rise design and construction o Experience in building envelope design or evaluations, investigations, and water intrusion investigations
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida with no disciplinary record o Additional certifications, e.g., S.E., or S.I. o Professional Engineer licensure in additional states preferred o NCEES record preferred
• Must have excellent technical writing skills
• Experience in writing reports for use in litigation o A record of published reports as the principal author

Company Overview and Benefits

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off / Flexible Time Off