Remote Structural Engineer Jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

Staff Forensic Engineer

Location: Plano, Texas, In Office
Role Type: Full‐Time

The Role:
We are seeking a Staff Engineer to join our growing forensic engineering team. In this role, you'll investigate structural failures, construction defects, and building performance issues across residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial properties. Every assignment presents a unique engineering challenge requiring critical thinking, technical expertise, and objective analysis.

At Paragon, our engineers are investigators first. We are committed to delivering unbiased opinions grounded in sound engineering principles, thorough investigation, and professional integrity. We don't advocate for a particular outcome, we follow the facts wherever they lead. You'll perform hands-on field investigations, evaluate engineering data, and communicate your findings through clear, technically defensible reports that help clients make informed decisions.

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced forensic engineers in a collaborative environment that values mentorship, continuous learning, and professional development. Whether you're investigating complex structural failures, evaluating building envelope performance, or supporting litigation matters, you'll have the opportunity to develop both your technical expertise and professional judgment.

What You’ll Do

·         Forensic Investigations: Conduct field investigations involving structural failures, construction defects, geotechnical concerns, building envelope performance, moisture intrusion, peril-related damage, and personal injury claims.

·         Engineering Evaluations: Assess residential, multi-family, commercial, institutional, industrial, and ancillary structures including retaining walls, swimming pools, screen walls, and site improvements.

·         Site Documentation: Perform site observations, document existing conditions, coordinate or witness testing, collect relevant data, and accurately record findings.

·         Engineering Analysis & Reporting: Analyze field observations, testing results, construction documents, engineering principles, and applicable codes and standards to determine the root cause of failures and prepare clear, objective, and technically sound reports.

·         Technical Research: Perform engineering research and review industry standards, technical literature, and applicable codes to support investigation findings.

·         Client Communication: Communicate professionally with clients throughout the investigation process, answer technical questions, and present findings and recommendations as needed.

·         Collaboration: Work closely with fellow engineers and technical staff to share knowledge, review findings, and deliver high-quality work while meeting project schedules and client expectations.

·         Professional Growth: Continuously expand technical knowledge through mentorship, training, industry involvement, and participation in professional organizations and educational opportunities.

What You Bring

·         Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master's degree preferred).

·         Experience: Five or more years of experience in structural engineering, civil engineering, forensic engineering, or a related field.

·         Licensure: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas required. NCEES Record preferred.

·         Technical Skills: Strong understanding of structural systems, construction methods, building envelopes, geotechnical engineering, and engineering analysis.

·         Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare concise, technically accurate reports.

·         Professionalism: Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional client service with integrity and objectivity.

·         Travel: Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites. Overnight travel may occasionally be required.

·         Preferred Experience: Litigation support, deposition experience, expert witness testimony, or forensic consulting experience is a plus.

About the Firm

We are a high computer-use office, so being comfortable and skilled at general computer, phone, and tablet use really sets you up for success. Some months are busier than others, so successfully managing a fluctuating workload, while staying organized, is a must to help us meet our client’s deadlines.

Work Location:

Work may be performed remotely, in-office, or in a hybrid arrangement depending on project needs. Candidates must reside within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex due to the field-based nature of the role.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position is a combination of site visits, travel-related work, and sedentary work. An employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, walk, reach, type, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally move up to 50 pounds. An employee may also be required to traverse uneven terrain, enter structures, use ladders, climb scaffolding, walk on roofs, enter crawl spaces and other tight areas, as well as work in a variety of weather conditions.

Benefits:
• Health Insurance
o Medical insurance, the company pays an industry-leading 70% of the cost for you and your family
o 100% company paid Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
o 100% company paid Accident, Critical Illness (including cancer), and Hospital Indemnity for you and your family
o 100% company paid Short-term and Long-term disability for you
o 100% company paid Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance for you
o $1,000 allowance to new parents of any status
o 8 weeks company paid maternity leave
o Up to 4 weeks bonding leave

• Time Off (32 days total)
o 20 days PTO prorated based on start date
o 10 paid holidays
o 2 paid volunteer days

• 401K
o Eligible after completion of orientation period (90 days)
o Includes up to a 4% match of eligible earnings
o No vesting period

• Tenure
o 5-Year Anniversary - Additional 5 days PTO accrued per calendar year for a total of 25 days
o 10-Year Anniversary - Additional 5 days PTO accrued per calendar year for a total of 30 days, plus a one-time sabbatical consisting of 5 days of PTO and up to $10,000 reimbursed expenses
o Continuing education
o Mentoring program

• Compensation
o Annual bonus pro-rated based on start date
o Student debt assistance up to $300 per month for 5 years for job-related degrees
o Straight time available to be paid for eligible salaried and exempt positions (non directors/managers) working more than 43 hours per week
o Wellness reimbursement of $75 per month
o Night out reimbursement of $75 per month
o Cell phone reimbursement of $15-$65 per month, depending on role
o $5,000 referral bonus for a successfully hired colleague
o TSA Pre-Check reimbursement
o CLEAR reimbursement
o Snacks (In-Office)
o 4 Company sponsored events each year