YA Group
Senior Forensic Engineer - Civil/Structural
YA Group, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Senior Forensic Engineer – Civil/Structural
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YA Group , an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago, YA has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 600 dedicated professionals focused on excellence, partnership, and innovation.
Company Overview YA Engineering Services (YAES) offers structural, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineering services; architectural and building envelope investigative services; non‑destructive testing; seismic risk assessment; materials analysis; expert witness and litigation support; and accident reconstruction. Our goal is to provide a highly qualified, technically excellent engineering and architectural team that works seamlessly to service clients in the model of an engineering cooperative.
Summary Seeking Senior Level Professional Engineers experienced in evaluating distress to existing buildings, structures, and building envelopes. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of investigative projects—including coordinating with clients, performing site visits, managing resources, writing reports, conducting analyses, reviewing building codes, and setting deadlines to ensure project deliverables are submitted in a professional and timely manner. This is a remote position open to candidates anywhere in the US.
Locations Encouraged
Asheville, NC
Birmingham, AL
Cincinnati, OH
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
Knoxville / Eastern Tennessee
Las Vegas, NV
New York, NY
Oklahoma City, OK
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburg, PA
Raleigh, NC
Richmond, VA
Savannah, GA
Tampa, FL
Washington, D.C.
Role & Responsibilities
Primary lead on projects.
Coordinate with clients to schedule site visits and complete deliverables.
Manage project resources and set/meet deadlines to keep projects on schedule.
Produce project reports that synthesize data from onsite inspections, environmental factors, material properties, and performance analysis to determine the most likely cause and scope of distress and failures to buildings and components.
Perform site visits to collect field data on residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Review and interpret relevant building codes as necessary for issues pertaining to the scope of work.
Oversee the development of repair designs ensuring adequate coordination across disciplines (if requested).
Make independent decisions for projects, including selection of analysis and testing methods, repair materials, and identifying and selecting resources relevant to the project.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Active PE license required.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in forensic engineering preferred.
Proven ability to write comprehensive technical reports on inspection results.
We Offer
Remote work.
Career growth.
Competitive salaries.
Medical, Dental, and Vision.
401k match.
Pay Range $140,000 – $275,000 USD per year (Remote)
Fraudulent Recruitment Alert YA will never ask for personal financial information such as bank account numbers or identification numbers via social media or chat‑based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. All official email communications regarding your application will come from
no-reply@ats.rippling.com
or directly from a member of our talent team using an
@yagroup.com
domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at
careers@yagroup.com .
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YA Group , an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago, YA has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 600 dedicated professionals focused on excellence, partnership, and innovation.
Company Overview YA Engineering Services (YAES) offers structural, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineering services; architectural and building envelope investigative services; non‑destructive testing; seismic risk assessment; materials analysis; expert witness and litigation support; and accident reconstruction. Our goal is to provide a highly qualified, technically excellent engineering and architectural team that works seamlessly to service clients in the model of an engineering cooperative.
Summary Seeking Senior Level Professional Engineers experienced in evaluating distress to existing buildings, structures, and building envelopes. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of investigative projects—including coordinating with clients, performing site visits, managing resources, writing reports, conducting analyses, reviewing building codes, and setting deadlines to ensure project deliverables are submitted in a professional and timely manner. This is a remote position open to candidates anywhere in the US.
Locations Encouraged
Asheville, NC
Birmingham, AL
Cincinnati, OH
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
Knoxville / Eastern Tennessee
Las Vegas, NV
New York, NY
Oklahoma City, OK
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburg, PA
Raleigh, NC
Richmond, VA
Savannah, GA
Tampa, FL
Washington, D.C.
Role & Responsibilities
Primary lead on projects.
Coordinate with clients to schedule site visits and complete deliverables.
Manage project resources and set/meet deadlines to keep projects on schedule.
Produce project reports that synthesize data from onsite inspections, environmental factors, material properties, and performance analysis to determine the most likely cause and scope of distress and failures to buildings and components.
Perform site visits to collect field data on residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Review and interpret relevant building codes as necessary for issues pertaining to the scope of work.
Oversee the development of repair designs ensuring adequate coordination across disciplines (if requested).
Make independent decisions for projects, including selection of analysis and testing methods, repair materials, and identifying and selecting resources relevant to the project.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Active PE license required.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in forensic engineering preferred.
Proven ability to write comprehensive technical reports on inspection results.
We Offer
Remote work.
Career growth.
Competitive salaries.
Medical, Dental, and Vision.
401k match.
Pay Range $140,000 – $275,000 USD per year (Remote)
Fraudulent Recruitment Alert YA will never ask for personal financial information such as bank account numbers or identification numbers via social media or chat‑based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. All official email communications regarding your application will come from
no-reply@ats.rippling.com
or directly from a member of our talent team using an
@yagroup.com
domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at
careers@yagroup.com .
#J-18808-Ljbffr