Forensic MEP Analyst (Electrical & Building Systems)

Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc. seeks an MEP Technical Analyst to shadow our Testifying Expert and learn to create fast, cost-effective solutions for building disputes.

The role blends hands-on construction knowledge with forensic analysis and report writing, with a path toward becoming a Technical Consultant. You will inspect sites, review architectural/electrical drawings and contracts, study codes (NEC/IBC), assist in cost estimates, and help draft technical reports and presentations

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the construction industry with emphasis on electrical systems.
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Engineering; MBA a plus.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and electrical single-line designs.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving; translate data into actionable information.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and online research.
• Ability to perform physical onsite inspections (climbing ladders, walking active jobsites).

Responsibilities

• Shadow the Senior Expert on active cases spanning commercial, industrial, and residential disputes.
• Assist in forensic analysis research and preparation for contract disputes, personal injury claims, surety/public works cases, and fire/explosion investigations.
• Learn the frameworks of plaintiff and defense expert casework.
• Attend site investigations alongside senior team members to inspect structures, electrical distributions, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Rigorously document site visits with photographs, detailed notes, single-line diagrams, and checklists.
• Prepare detailed inspection summary narratives under the guidance of the expert.
• Review, analyze, and summarize construction documents (architectural/electrical drawings, contracts, change orders, daily logs).
• Review legal documents to extract relevant technical data.
• Conduct focused research on building codes, standards of care, and industry standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA 921, IESNA).
• Utilize PFCS systems to organize data in a clear, concise, verifiable manner.
• Assist in preparing scopes of work, cost estimates, and cost comparisons for remediation.
• Analyze economic impacts and loss valuations related to defects or delays.
• Present data, document analysis, and site findings clearly to the internal expert team.
• Collaborate on drafting forensic reports that adhere to PFCS standards.
• Assist in assembling presentation materials for construction defect claims and responsibility analyses.
• Track and record billable hours meticulously; support quarterly development goals.

Skills

Electrical systems

General contracting

Construction engineering

Blueprint reading

Critical thinking

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Site inspections

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Engineering

MBA (plus)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Online research tools

Job description

Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc. seeks an MEP Technical Analyst to shadow our Testifying Expert and learn to create fast, cost-effective solutions for building disputes.

The role blends hands-on construction knowledge with forensic analysis and report writing, with a path toward becoming a Technical Consultant. You will inspect sites, review architectural/electrical drawings and contracts, study codes (NEC/IBC), assist in cost estimates, and help draft technical reports and presentations