Field Engineer

For more than 35 years, EBI Consulting has helped clients solve complex challenges and unlock greater value from their assets. What sets us apart is not only the depth of our technical expertise, but also the breadth of services we provide across the entire building and asset lifecycle. We take the time to understand each client’s unique goals, delivering tailored solutions, actionable insights, and customized reporting that go beyond what traditional environmental and engineering consulting firms typically offer. Whether our clients are acquiring, developing, operating, or divesting assets, they rely on EBI as a trusted partner to reduce risk, navigate complexity, and maximize long-term value.

Position Summary

EBI Consulting looks to immediately hire a Field Engineer to join our Agency Due Diligence real estate consulting practice, spanning HUD, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac assessments.  Our Agency practice performs Capital Needs Assessments to evaluate physical condition, need for immediate repair, and estimate future maintenance cost at multifamily real estate nationwide. We contribute to the financial underwriting of affordable housing, and you will play a critical part in the success of this function.

This is a full-time, salaried position, reporting to the Associate Operations Manager. The ideal candidate will be based in a significant metro in the Mid West United States and enjoy traveling as part of a work from home environment. Real estate capital needs due diligence experience is desired with the right combination of technical background and aptitude to learn and contribute. You will thrive in this position if you are hungry to put your technical expertise in architecture, engineering, and/or construction to work serving a positive purpose and enjoy the camaraderie that comes from being a part of a successful team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• We reliably deliver to our clients the confidence to make informed decisions, therefore time management and tenacity are key
• Develop and drive a plan with each new assignment
• Communicate and coordinate with on-site property representatives, execute travel planning, perform site visits in accordance with scope of work, and author reporting to meet quality control deadlines
• Travel could be scheduled out weeks in advance, or on short notice at times, but overall travel may represent ~40% of your time so flexibility is an asset. Travel will predominantly be located in the Mid West Region but nationwide travel is a possibility

Qualifications and Capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, construction, or related field
• At least 5+ years of professional experience in due diligence consulting preferred to meet client scope of work qualifications; otherwise, examples of relevant consulting expertise in related technical fields is required
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) credentials preferred but not required
• Direct prior experience serving HUD, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or other affordable housing scopes of work is preferred but not required
• Experience conducting other property condition assessment (i.e., PCA, FCA, etc.) reporting on office, retail, or hotel properties is valued.  Also, experience or familiarity with obtaining environmental site data needed to complete ASTM E1527 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) is preferred, but not required

Application Disclaimer

At EBI, we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative culture. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and encourage diverse candidates to apply. We do not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as a protected veteran or individuals with disabilities, nor do we discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. All vendors are expected to maintain a working environment free from discrimination or harassment.

The reasonable estimate of the salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. The salary range describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position across applicable US locations. This position may also be eligible for a bonus whereby total compensation may exceed base salary depending on individual performance. The actual compensation offered will be based on a range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to; geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements, knowledge, skills/level, qualifications and budget. For an overview of our benefits, please refer to our website. 

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