Forensic MEP Engineer

Metric Geo; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance incentives

Career growth opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A confidential consulting firm is seeking a Forensic MEP Engineer to evaluate building systems and perform causation analysis. The role involves technical engineering work and consulting in insurance, legal, and client environments. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, diagnosing failures, and producing technical reports. 7+ years of MEP engineering experience and a PE license are required. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered in a specialist consulting environment.

Qualifications

• PE license required (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
• More than 7 years of experience in MEP engineering.
• Experience in troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Strong analytical and report-writing ability
• Comfortable working independently in the field as well as in a consulting setting

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site assessments of building systems.
• Diagnose failure mechanisms and performance issues.
• Produce findings and repair recommendations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on project deliverables
• Oversee small to mid-sized assignments independently with limited oversight
• Support client relationships and repeat work opportunities

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

System evaluations

Analytical skills

Report writing

Education

PE license

7+ years of MEP engineering experience

Job description

A confidential consulting firm is seeking a Forensic MEP Engineer to support evaluations of building systems, equipment performance, and causation analysis across a range of commercial and industrial properties. This role involves both technical engineering work and investigation-based consulting, with exposure to insurance, legal, and owner-side clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site assessments of building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Diagnose failure mechanisms and system performance issues
• Produce written findings, technical opinions, and repair recommendations
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on project deliverables
• Oversee small to mid-sized assignments independently with limited oversight
• Support client relationships and repeat work opportunities

Qualifications

• PE license required (or ability to obtain via reciprocity)
• 7+ years of MEP engineering experience
• Experience in troubleshooting, diagnostics, system evaluations, or claims-related work
• Strong analytical and report-writing ability
• Comfortable working independently in the field as well as in a consulting setting

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary with performance incentives
• Career growth within a specialist consulting environment
• Training and development opportunities

This role is part of a confidential search being conducted on behalf of the hiring firm.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit interest for a discreet discussion.