Company Overview:

YA Engineering Services (YAES) is a rapidly growing national multi-disciplinary forensic consulting firm that includes structural, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineering services; architectural and building envelope investigative services; non-destructive testing services; seismic risk assessment services; materials analysis services; expert witness and litigation support services; and accident reconstruction services. YAES provides immediate response to new assignments, performs investigations in a timely manner, and provides comprehensive reports that are clear, concise, and backed by reasonable and sometimes complex analyses and recommendations. YAES offers a team of highly qualified, technically excellent engineering and architectural professionals who work seamlessly together to service the needs of our clients in the model of an engineering cooperative.

**** ** Summary:**

Seeking Associate Level Professional Engineers or Architects excited to expand their knowledge of evaluating distress to existing buildings, structures and building envelopes. Associates will be responsible for assisting with investigative projects including coordinating with clients, performing site visits, managing resources, writing reports, conducting analyses, and reviewing building codes. This is a remote position based in the Austin, TX area.

** Role & Responsibilities:**

• Helps coordinate with clients to set up site visits and complete deliverables.
• Manages project resources and sets/meets deadlines to ensure that projects stay on schedule.
• Assists in the production of project reports that synthesize data collected from onsite inspections with environmental factors, material properties, and performance analysis to determine the most likely cause and scope of distress and failures to buildings and components.
• Performs site visits to collect field data on residential, commercial and industrial properties.
• Reviews and interprets relevant building codes as necessary for issues pertaining to the scope of work.
• Assists in the development of repair designs ensuring adequate coordination across disciplines.
• Makes independent decisions for projects including a selection of analysis and testing methods, repair materials (if necessary), and identifying and selecting resources relevant to the project.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

** Qualifications:**

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Licensed Architect with a minimum of 3 years of experience.