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Forensic Structural Engineer, PE (Connecticut area) (58235)

Applied Technical Services, Inc.

CTFull-time$100–160K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$100–160K/yr
Location
CT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

U.S. Forensic seeks a Professional Engineer specializing in civil or structural engineering to investigate and analyze structural failures, damage, and defects. The role includes site inspections, technical reporting, and expert testimony when required. The ideal candidate will be based in Connecticut and support cases in the surrounding area. Forensic engineering experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringForensic EngineeringWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProject ManagementDeadline ManagementExpert Testimony

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil or Structural EngineeringProfessional Engineer License

Full job description

Salary Range $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift First

Education Level 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Category Engineering

Description

U.S. Forensic, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, assists commercial, industrial and residential clients by performing forensic evaluations, reporting, and expert witness testimony. The firm’s capabilities include accident reconstruction; civil/structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering; fire origin and cause; and environmental services. U.S. Forensic tailors its consulting engineering services to meet each client’s unique needs, and its experienced forensic engineers and investigators support a wide range of industries. As part of the ATS family, the company also offers expanded capabilities in testing, inspection, and calibration when a broader scope of services is required.

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ATS serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets, including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today, ATS employs nearly 2,100 team members across more than 95 locations throughout the United States.

Together, U.S. Forensic and ATS are driven by a shared purpose to create a safe and reliable world, delivering assurance through precise technical and professional services.

Job Title: Professional Engineer - Forensic (Structural)

Company: U.S. Forensic, LLC (an ATS Company)

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Ideal candidate will sit in Connecticut and be comfortable supporting cases in the surrounding area

Job Overview: U.S. Forensic is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Professional Engineer specializing in Civil/Structural Engineering. The successful candidate will play a key role in investigating and analyzing structural failures, damage and defects. This position requires a strong background in civil or structural engineering and the ability to provide expert testimony when necessary.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive forensic investigations to evaluate structural damage, defects, failures, moisture intrusion evaluations, premises liability claims, and roof assessments.

  • Perform site inspections and gather relevant data to support forensic analysis.

  • Utilize engineering principles and practices to analyze and assess structural issues.

  • Prepare clear and concise technical reports outlining findings and conclusions.

  • Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings when required.

  • Stay current with industry trends, codes, and standards related to structural engineering.

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

  • Forensic engineering experience is preferred.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.

  • Experience with expert testimony in legal proceedings is a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

U.S. Persons Only A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. Resumes submitted without an active agreement and prior coordination with our Talent team will not be eligible for placement fees.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,131 open Structural Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$100–160K/yr
  • Connecticut median$92–151K/yr39 salary ranges
  • US median$100–155K/yr1,923 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $130K, is 3% above the Connecticut median midpoint ($126K) — in the middle half of Structural Engineer salary ranges in Connecticut.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 43 open Structural Engineer jobs in Connecticut and 3,131 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Connecticut
Experience
Structural Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 10 years (2,688 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,401 of the 3,131 open Structural Engineer jobs (77%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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