Forensic Mechanical/Electrical Engineer (Remote, Part-Time)

Keystone Experts and Engineers; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Experts & Engineers seeks licensed mechanical/electrical engineers for forensic investigations to determine causes of failures in residential, commercial, and industrial properties. This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contracted role.

You will perform site evaluations, failure analysis, and prepare findings to support insurance claims or litigation, with emphasis on licensure, codes, and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineering license(s) required.
• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering or similar field.
• Well-versed in building materials, codes, construction methods & common modes of failure.
• Ability to adhere to tight deadlines.
• Availability to perform site inspections within 5-7 days.
• Tech-savvy across multiple software platforms, tools & investigative techniques.
• Outstanding written & verbal communications skills.
• An analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering failure analysis; determining cause and origin of damage, causes and origin of fire, electrocutions and equipment failures.
• Capable of performing site evaluations, field analysis, and assessments that include mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing systems.
• Provide evaluations for failures as a result of hail/wind damage, lightning strike damage and other causes, with remediation recommendations.
• Safely access roofs, attics & crawl spaces to photo document areas of interest.
• Identify and interview witnesses and/or other key parties involved.
• Prepare & submit findings and recommendations for insurance claims or litigation.

Skills

Analytical mind

Strong problem-solving

Outstanding written & verbal comms

Ability to adhere to tight deadlines

Tech-savvy across software platforms

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering or similar field

Job description

Keystone Experts & Engineers seeks licensed mechanical/electrical engineers for forensic investigations to determine causes of failures in residential, commercial, and industrial properties. This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contracted role.

You will perform site evaluations, failure analysis, and prepare findings to support insurance claims or litigation, with emphasis on licensure, codes, and rigorous documentation.