What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Engineer - Structural Forensics (Chicago, IL) position at U.S. Forensic?
U.S. Forensic, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, assists commercial and industrial clients by performing forensic evaluations, reporting, and expert witness testimony. The firm’s capabilities include accident reconstruction; 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)
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Ideal candidate will sit in the Chicago, IL area
Job Overview: U.S. Forensic is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Professional Engineer specializing in Structural Forensics. The successful candidate will play a key role in investigating and analyzing structural failures, construction defects, and other forensic engineering matters. This position requires a strong background in structural engineering and the ability to provide expert testimony when necessary.
Responsibilities
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)
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Ideal candidate will sit in the Chicago, IL area
Job Overview: U.S. Forensic is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Professional Engineer specializing in Structural Forensics. The successful candidate will play a key role in investigating and analyzing structural failures, construction defects, and other forensic engineering matters. This position requires a strong background in structural engineering and the ability to provide expert testimony when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed forensic investigations of structural failures, collapses, and construction defects.
- 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.
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000