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J.S. Held LLC ยท 22 hours ago

Civil/Structural Forensics Engineer

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$110K/yr - $160K/yr
date7+ years exp

J.S. Held LLC is a global consulting firm that provides technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to clients. They are seeking a mid to senior-level Forensic Civil Structural Engineer to conduct forensic investigations, prepare reports, and serve as expert witnesses in various structural engineering projects throughout the US.

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Responsibilities

Conducts field observations, testing and data collection
Prepares reports detailing observations made, testing results, research conducted, and opinions or recommendations
Works with building departments to determine repair directives
Conducts research and develops technical topics for publication
Meets with and presents to peers and clients
Engages in client-relations marketing

Qualification

PESE licenseForensic engineering experienceModern building codesAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsDesire to learnTestimony experienceDamage assessments experienceStorm damage evaluationInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering (from an ABET accredited school required)
PE or SE license
Highly qualified and experienced EI/EITs are considered
7+ more years of experience as a forensic engineer
Familiar with modern building codes and industry standards
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Willing to travel and conduct site inspections
A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession
Must reside in California
A valid driver's license

Preferred

Testimony experience as a designated expert witness
Experience in engineering design or construction
Experience conducting damage assessments and forensic investigations (preferred but not required)
Storm damage and building envelope evaluation experience is a plus

Benefits

Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
Flexible Time Off Policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefits

Company

J.S. Held LLC

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J.S.
dateFounded in 1974
location
Jericho, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://jsheld.com/

H1B Sponsorship

J.S. Held LLC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (8)
2024 (1)
2023 (4)
2022 (3)
2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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Key Investors
Lovell Minnick Partners
2019-05-20Acquired
2015-10-30Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Brian Given
Senior Vice President
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Chaz Mello
Senior Vice President
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Recent News

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2025-12-18
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2025-12-12
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