Forensic Engineer - Mechanical or Electrical

Industrial Loss Consultants Inc; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Access to discounts via LifeMart/ADP

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Forensic Engineer to work remotely, specializing in mechanical or electrical analysis of damaged equipment. The ideal candidate will hold a PE license and have strong leadership and writing skills. Responsibilities include performing root cause analysis and preparing inspection reports. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including 401(k) and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the candidate’s resident state.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles.
• Proven leadership abilities to guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures.
• Consult on equipment damaged due to various causes.
• Prepare reports with minimal supervision.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Root cause analysis

Leadership abilities

Exceptional writing skills

Time management

Strong computer skills

Forensic experience

Education

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Forensic Engineer – Mechanical or Electrical. This remote, work-from-home position requires the most qualified candidate to have a strong knowledge of the mechanical or electrical components of equipment and machinery, with the ability to travel nationwide for on-site inspections and to prepare reports with minimal oversight. The role involves root cause analysis of losses or failures and providing solutions to repair and return damaged equipment to pre-loss condition.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis on equipment and machinery failures for various industries.
• Consult on equipment damaged due to fire, smoke, water, equipment malfunction, or other causes.
• Travel nationwide as needed to perform on-site inspections of machinery and equipment that have experienced a loss.
• Prepare reports with minimal supervision and provide direction and project management for necessary repairs.
• Assess extent of damage, determine root cause from mechanical or electrical perspectives, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Quantify or estimate repair or replacement costs; conduct supporting research.
• Present solutions to repair and return damaged machinery to pre-loss condition.
• Navigate loss sites, access equipment, and document observations through well-structured reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate attention to detail in all work products.

Qualifications – Mechanical Engineer

• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the candidate’s resident state; holding a PE license in multiple states preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and systems (production lines, compressors, motors, gearing, conveyors, and other components).
• Ability to identify root cause and extent of damage from a mechanical standpoint.
• Proven leadership abilities to guide teams and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional writing skills to articulate technical situations to a layperson audience.
• Ability to quantify repair or replacement costs and support cost research.
• Ability to present solutions to repair and return equipment to pre-loss condition.
• Ability to navigate a loss site, climb onto equipment, ladders, catwalks, and similar access locations.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work with little supervision while communicating timely updates to clients and management.
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word) and confidentiality.
• Prior forensic experience as a mechanical engineer.

Qualifications – Electrical Engineer

• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the candidate’s resident state; holding a PE license in multiple states preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles for commercial and industrial systems and determining the cause of loss for electrical events.
• Experience with electrical components in production lines, compressors, motors, drives, elevators, and related equipment.
• Ability to identify root cause and extent of damage to electronic components within equipment.
• Proven leadership abilities to guide teams and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional writing skills to convey technical situations to a lay audience.
• Ability to quantify repair or replacement costs and perform supporting research.
• Ability to present solutions to repair and return equipment to pre-loss condition.
• Ability to navigate loss sites and access equipment locations as required.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work with little supervision while providing timely updates.
• Strong computer skills and confidentiality.
• Prior forensic experience as an electrical engineer.

Other skills and attributes

• Strong leadership and management capabilities with a proven ability to guide teams and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Most qualified locations include TX, AZ, CO, or the Pacific Northwest; candidate should reside within 45 minutes of a major airport.
• Basic electronics knowledge (e.g., PLC, switchgear, transformers) is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of validating repair costs is preferred but not required.

Job Type

• Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities available

Work Location

• Remote

Benefits

• Full-time and part-time salaries commensurate with experience.
• 401(k) with company match (3% deferred matched 100%, next 2% matched 50%).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.
• Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability.
• Transit and Commuter Savings Account.
• Access to discounts via LifeMart/ADP.

NO RECRUITERS OR PHONE CALLS.