Tax Analytics Associate

Cost Segregation Engineer

Specialty Tax Group (STG), LLC is a dynamic team of tax specialists dedicated to helping clients maximize tax credits and deductions accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with IRS regulations. With expertise across federal, state, and local tax codes, STG delivers high-quality results that build long-lasting client partnerships.

Our core services include Cost Segregation, R&D Tax Credits, and State Credits. Through tailored, technically sound solutions, STG helps property owners and businesses reduce federal tax liabilities and optimize financial outcomes.

Role Description

Specialty Tax Group is seeking a Cost Segregation Engineer to join our team in Milton, Georgia, with an anticipated start date of November 2026.

This is a full-time position that is primarily office-based, with flexibility regarding in-office attendance for the right candidate. Local candidates are preferred, particularly given the onsite nature of certain client engagements.

The Cost Segregation Engineer will support client engagements across all phases of the cost segregation process, including engineering analysis, construction cost analysis, report preparation, onsite property inspections, and client communication. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, an understanding of construction and building systems, and an interest in applying technical expertise within the tax industry.

We are open to candidates with a range of experience levels and are primarily focused on finding the best overall fit for the team and the role.

Success at STG requires a strong sense of teamwork. Individuals who thrive here demonstrate collaboration, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, a growth mindset, and results-driven work habits. Our team members respect clients, colleagues, and themselves, and they are generous with praise and constructive with feedback.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare cost segregation reports and perform engineering, construction, and estimating analyses.
• Analyze building components and construction costs to determine appropriate tax classifications and depreciation lives.
• Prepare detailed engineering schedules and supporting documentation in accordance with IRS standards and cost segregation methodologies.
• Conduct onsite property inspections, including detailed note-taking, measurements, sketches, photographs, and documentation for audit substantiation.
• Analyze construction general ledgers, contractor payment applications, invoices, and other cost and financial documentation.
• Reconcile construction costs and project findings to accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Review and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and other construction documents.
• Estimate take-off quantities and allocate project costs among appropriate building components and asset classifications.
• Research and apply relevant IRS code sections, revenue rulings, court cases, and other tax authorities applicable to cost segregation.
• Manage internal and external project timelines to meet client expectations and engagement deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, accountants, and internal team members throughout the engagement process.
• Maintain organized project documentation and supporting workpapers necessary to substantiate cost segregation findings.
• Collaborate with engineering, tax, and operations team members to deliver accurate, high-quality client engagements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, building systems, estimating, or engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and related documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally for onsite property inspections as needed.
• Interest in learning and applying IRS regulations, tax authority, and cost segregation methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, engineering, estimating, architecture, project management, or a related field.
• Experience with construction cost estimating, quantity take-offs, or building component analysis.
• Familiarity with depreciation concepts, tax accounting, or cost segregation.
• Experience reviewing construction documents, contractor pay applications, budgets, or general ledgers.
• Familiarity with IRS regulations, tax research, or cost segregation studies.
• Previous experience in public accounting, tax consulting, engineering consulting, or a related professional services environment.

Experience level: Open to a range of experience levels. We are seeking the candidate who represents the best overall fit for the position and our team.

Location: Milton, GA | Primarily in-office, with flexibility for the right candidate

Anticipated Start Date: November 2026

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000, depending on experience and qualifications