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Job Details
Office work remote with 30 to 50% domestic travel - defined path for career growth - strong salary and benefits
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brittany Packard
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $85,000 - $130,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a fast-growing specialty tax and engineering firm dedicated to helping businesses, CPAs, and real estate owners maximize tax savings and improve cash flow through expert analysis and tailored tax incentive solutions. The team includes engineers, CPAs, scientists, and tax professionals who deliver comprehensive, audit-ready studies and documentation for a wide range of federal and state tax incentives, including cost segregation, R&D tax credits, energy-efficient building credits, renewable energy incentives, and Employee Retention Credits.
The firm partners closely with clients and their advisors to uncover missed opportunities, simplify complex tax rules, and ensure successful outcomes while maintaining full IRS compliance. With a national presence and a reputation for technical excellence, transparency, and responsive service, the organization helps clients unlock eligible benefits, strengthen financial outcomes, and drive long-term growth.
Why join us?
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Cost Segregation Engineer (Remote, U.S.)
Location: Remote (U.S.-Based)
Travel Requirement: 30-50% domestic travel
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
We are a fast-growing specialty tax and engineering firm delivering high-quality cost segregation studies for real estate investors, developers, and businesses nationwide. Our team is built on technical excellence, integrity, and collaboration. We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Segregation Engineer with a proven track record to lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, and drive client success.
Job Summary
The Senior Cost Segregation Engineer will independently manage and execute advanced cost segregation studies across diverse property types. This includes conducting detailed site inspections, analyzing construction and cost data, preparing IRS-compliant reports, and providing technical guidance to clients and internal teams. This fully remote role requires domestic travel to project sites.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and conduct site inspections for commercial and residential properties, verifying assets and gathering field data.
Analyze architectural plans, construction costs, general ledger data, and contractor records to identify short-life property components.
Prepare engineering-based cost estimates and asset classifications in compliance with IRS MACRS and tax regulations.
Draft, review, and deliver high-quality client reports, workpapers, and supporting documentation.
Mentor and guide junior engineers and analysts, serving as a technical subject-matter expert.
Collaborate with clients, CPAs, and internal project managers to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.
Provide audit defense support and expert input during tax reviews or IRS examinations.
Contribute to refining internal methodologies, tools, and best practices to maintain firm excellence.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural) or Construction Management.
Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in cost segregation studies.
Deep understanding of MACRS depreciation, tax life classifications, and IRS guidance.
Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PDF markup tools (e.g., Bluebeam).
Willingness to travel 30-50% domestically.
Preferred:
Experience leading or mentoring engineering staff or analysts.
Familiarity with RSMeans, AutoCAD, or similar design/estimating software.
Prior experience in remote or hybrid work environments.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Flexible PTO and work-from-home options.
Direct access to leadership and career growth opportunities.
Collaborative, supportive team culture focused on innovation and excellence.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brittany Packard
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $85,000 - $130,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a fast-growing specialty tax and engineering firm dedicated to helping businesses, CPAs, and real estate owners maximize tax savings and improve cash flow through expert analysis and tailored tax incentive solutions. The team includes engineers, CPAs, scientists, and tax professionals who deliver comprehensive, audit-ready studies and documentation for a wide range of federal and state tax incentives, including cost segregation, R&D tax credits, energy-efficient building credits, renewable energy incentives, and Employee Retention Credits.
The firm partners closely with clients and their advisors to uncover missed opportunities, simplify complex tax rules, and ensure successful outcomes while maintaining full IRS compliance. With a national presence and a reputation for technical excellence, transparency, and responsive service, the organization helps clients unlock eligible benefits, strengthen financial outcomes, and drive long-term growth.
Why join us?
- Office work is remote
- 30 to 50% domestic travel
- Currently a team of 4, expanding to a team of 5 to level out travel for entire team
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Unlimited PTO
- Bonus structure
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Cost Segregation Engineer (Remote, U.S.)
Location: Remote (U.S.-Based)
Travel Requirement: 30-50% domestic travel
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
We are a fast-growing specialty tax and engineering firm delivering high-quality cost segregation studies for real estate investors, developers, and businesses nationwide. Our team is built on technical excellence, integrity, and collaboration. We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Segregation Engineer with a proven track record to lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, and drive client success.
Job Summary
The Senior Cost Segregation Engineer will independently manage and execute advanced cost segregation studies across diverse property types. This includes conducting detailed site inspections, analyzing construction and cost data, preparing IRS-compliant reports, and providing technical guidance to clients and internal teams. This fully remote role requires domestic travel to project sites.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and conduct site inspections for commercial and residential properties, verifying assets and gathering field data.
Analyze architectural plans, construction costs, general ledger data, and contractor records to identify short-life property components.
Prepare engineering-based cost estimates and asset classifications in compliance with IRS MACRS and tax regulations.
Draft, review, and deliver high-quality client reports, workpapers, and supporting documentation.
Mentor and guide junior engineers and analysts, serving as a technical subject-matter expert.
Collaborate with clients, CPAs, and internal project managers to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.
Provide audit defense support and expert input during tax reviews or IRS examinations.
Contribute to refining internal methodologies, tools, and best practices to maintain firm excellence.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural) or Construction Management.
Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in cost segregation studies.
Deep understanding of MACRS depreciation, tax life classifications, and IRS guidance.
Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PDF markup tools (e.g., Bluebeam).
Willingness to travel 30-50% domestically.
Preferred:
Experience leading or mentoring engineering staff or analysts.
Familiarity with RSMeans, AutoCAD, or similar design/estimating software.
Prior experience in remote or hybrid work environments.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Flexible PTO and work-from-home options.
Direct access to leadership and career growth opportunities.
Collaborative, supportive team culture focused on innovation and excellence.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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Salary : $85,000 - $130,000