Fire Origin & Cause Investigator – National Travel

Keystone Experts and Engineers, LLC; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Experts & Engineers, a nationwide forensic engineering and investigative services firm, is seeking part-time or subcontracted Fire Investigators to determine origin and cause of fires in residential, commercial, and industrial sites, including vehicles and machinery.

Investigators will prepare clear verbal or written reports within tight turnaround times, travel as needed, and work independently to deliver defensible conclusions for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting fire origin and cause investigations.
• Ability to prepare verbal and written reports.
• Willingness to travel to loss locations across states.

Responsibilities

• Determine origin and cause of fire/explosion events in varied sites.
• Clearly convey findings verbally or in written reports with turnaround times.
• Travel to loss locations across the state of residence and surrounding states.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Fire investigations

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

IAAI-CFI certification

Private Investigator license

Tools

G-Suite (Google Docs)

Job description

Keystone Experts & Engineers
Forensic Engineering | Building Consulting | Fire Investigation

When answers matter most, Keystone Experts & Engineers deliver. Keystone specializes in forensic engineering and investigative services for commercial and residential structures, vehicles, and products. Our multi-disciplinary team includes highly experienced engineers, architects, fire investigators, contractors, and industry experts strategically located across the country to serve a national client base.

Keystone provides streamlined, fact-based forensic consulting services designed to meet our clients’ needs with clarity, accuracy, and timeliness. Our reports are tailored to client specifications and backed by expert analysis, ensuring clear, defensible conclusions and industry-leading turnaround times.

The Keystone Way is more than a process: it’s our commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity, honesty, accuracy, timeliness, and accountability. These values guide every project we undertake. By combining top-tier expertise, open communication, and dependable service, we go beyond industry standards to deliver results our clients can trust.

About the role

Keystone Experts and Engineers are currently seeking Part Time/Subcontracted Fire Investigators to assist with fire origin and cause investigations throughout the United States. Our Fire Investigators are responsible for determining the origin and cause of fire and explosion events within residential, commercial, and industrial sites, as well as vehicles, heavy machinery, farm equipment and recreational vehicles. After a thorough investigation, they clearly convey their findings to our clients, either verbally or in a written report, within industry leading turnaround times.

Qualifications

• IAAI-CFI certification preferred
• Able to perform fire investigations and consistently complete reports (verbal and written) according to Keystone’s guidelines for quality and timeliness
• Willing to travel to loss locations throughout the state of residence and surrounding states
• Must have a Private Investigators license (if state requires one)
• Possess thorough knowledge of NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033
• Ability to work independently, with little direct supervision
• Well organized and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment
• High school diploma or equivalent required, with relevant higher education preferred
• Membership in nationally recognized origin and cause organizations (eg: IAAI or NAFI)
• Must have the ability and readiness to learn new skills and techniques
• Experience with Google Docs and other G-Suite applications is a plus