Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Keystoneforensics; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Experts & Engineers is seeking licensed professional engineers for a fully remote, part-time 1099 role focused on forensic investigations. You will analyze failures, perform site evaluations, and prepare findings to support insurance claims or litigation.

Candidates should hold a PE license and a Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree, with strong communication and analytical skills. The position emphasizes timely site inspections and proficiency with investigative tools across

Qualifications

• Active PE license is required.
• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering or a similar field.
• Strong knowledge of building materials, codes, and failure modes.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Availability to inspect sites within 5–7 days.
• Tech-savvy across multiple software platforms and investigative tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Analytical problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering failure analysis to determine cause and origin of damage.
• Conducts site evaluations and field analysis of mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems.
• Evaluates failures from hail/wind, lightning, improper maintenance or defects.
• Safely access roofs, attics, and crawl spaces to photo document areas of interest.
• Interview witnesses and key parties involved.
• Prepare findings for claims or litigation purposes.

Skills

Engineering license

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Deadline adherence

Site inspection readiness

Education

Professional Engineering license (PE)

Mechanical/Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Investigation software

Survey equipment

Job description

When answers matter most, Keystone Experts & Engineers deliver. Keystone specializes in forensic engineering and investigative services for commercial and residential structures, vehicles, and products. Our multi-disciplinary team includes highly experienced engineers, architects, fire investigators, contractors, and industry experts strategically located across the country to serve a national client base.

Keystone provides streamlined, fact-based forensic consulting services designed to meet our clients’ needs with clarity, accuracy, and timeliness. Our reports are tailored to client specifications and backed by expert analysis, ensuring clear, defensible conclusions and industry-leading turnaround times.

The Keystone Way is more than a process: it’s our commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity, honesty, accuracy, timeliness, and accountability. These values guide every project we undertake. By combining top-tier expertise, open communication, and dependable service, we go beyond industry standards to deliver results our clients can trust.

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.

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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