Forensic Engineer

The Role:

We are looking for engineers, architects, and other qualified construction professionals, at various levels of experience, who can function as experts servicing the following clients: large complex loss examiners for the insurer, defense attorneys representing contractors who have allegedly performed defective or otherwise non-conforming work, plaintiff attorneys representing the property owners.  

Who We Are:

YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.  

YA Engineering Services (“YAES”) is a national forensic multi-disciplinary consulting firm. YAES provides immediate response to new assignments, performs investigations in a timely manner, and provides comprehensive reports that are clear, concise, and backed by reasonable analyses and recommendations. YAES offers a team of highly qualified, technically excellent engineering professionals who work seamlessly together to service the needs of our clients.  

In This Role, You Will:

• Conduct or assist in thorough investigations and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial structures with an emphasis on construction defect assignments. 
• Prepare or assist with detailed and accurate reports on findings. 
• Provide or assist with expert testimony and support during litigation processes. 
• Develop and maintain client relationships within the CD service line. 
• Attend and coordinate meetings with clients. 
• Attend on-site inspections and document field conditions. 
• Identify the root cause and extent of damage by evaluating data, environmental factors, and material properties. 
• Ensure job files, documentation, and deliverables are well-organized. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

What You Bring:

• PE, EIT, or AIA license preferred. 
• Varying experience levels considered; 1-2 years relevant experience preferred. 
• Familiarity with construction defect claims and litigation processes preferred. 
• Strong client relationship management skills, with an existing or developing client base in the CD service line highly preferred. 
• Understanding of the design/construction of residential, commercial, and/or industrial structures. 
• Background as a forensic engineer or architect, with a construction focus, preferred. 
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to travel with reliable transportation. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

What We Offer:

• Employee-focused culture
• Strong commitment to work-life balance
• 100% Remote work
• Flexible vacation & Paid holidays
• Paid family care/sick leave
• Parental leave
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401k w/match

Fraudulent Recruitment Alert:

Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. 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, post job opportunities on Craigslist or conduct interviews solely via text message.

All official email communications regarding your application will come from notify@dayforce.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.

Disclosures:

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support candidate screening and evaluation. These tools are designed to assist—rather than replace—human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by our recruiting team in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to equal employment opportunity.

Where required by law, we will provide additional information about the use of these tools, including their purpose, and offer alternative processes or accommodations upon request.