Mechanical/Electrical Engineer

Keystone Experts + Engineers; United States; A distancia; USD 83.000 - 131.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Keystone Experts + Engineers is seeking licensed Professional Engineers (Mechanical/Electrical) with forensic investigation experience for remote, part-time engagement. The role focuses on determining causes/origins of damages from fires, storms and related events across residential, commercial and industrial properties.

The ideal candidate will conduct site evaluations, perform field analyses, and prepare findings for insurance claims or litigation.

Formación

• Active PE license 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 inspection within 5-7 days.
• Tech-savvy across multiple software platforms, tools/equipment & investigative techniques.
• Outstanding written & verbal communications skills.
• Analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability.

Responsabilidades

• Performs engineering failure analysis; specifically, determining cause and 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, cause of damage – wind/hail, improper maintenance, improper installation or product defect of boilers, chillers, pumps, plumbing and heating systems., freeze events, machinery breakdown, wear and tear, general construction failures, and/or providing general recommendations for remediation and repair.
• 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 that can be used to resolve insurance claims or litigation matters.

Conocimientos

Active PE license

Educación

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Descripción del empleo

About the role

We are seeking licensed (PE) Mechanical/Electrical Engineers with experience completing forensic investigations to determine the cause and origin of various site issues; electrical/mechanical fire support, root cause analysis, commissioning and condition assessments correlate and weather-related damage to residential, commercial and industrial properties.

This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contracted position.

The ideal candidate will have experience…

• With power surges, lightning strikes, and evaluating of electrical components after a fire or water intrusion event (wiring, control systems, panels, outlets, and appliances/equipment)
• HVAC units – repair vs. replace after storm/hail damage, cause of damage – wind/hail, improper maintenance, improper installation or product defect of boilers, chillers, pumps, plumbing and heating systems.

What you will do:

• Performs engineering failure analysis; specifically, determining cause and 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, cause of damage – wind/hail, improper maintenance, improper installation or product defect of boilers, chillers, pumps, plumbing and heating systems., freeze events, machinery breakdown, wear and tear, general construction failures, and/or providing general recommendations for remediation and repair.
• 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 that can be used to resolve insurance claims or litigation matters.

. What you will bring:

• 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 readily accept assignments and perform site inspection within 5-7 days
• Tech-savvy across multiple software platforms, tools / equipment & investigative techniques
• Outstanding written & verbal communications skills
• An analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability

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 readily accept assignments and perform site inspection within 5-7 days
• Tech-savvy across multiple software platforms, tools / equipment & investigative techniques
• Outstanding written & verbal communications skills
• An analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability