MEP Forensic Analyst — Construction Disputes

Pop-Up Talent; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pop-Up Talent in Reno, NV seeks an MEP Technical Analyst to shadow our Testifying Expert and rapidly grow in forensic consulting, expert witness services, and project management. You will inspect buildings and analyze electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems while supporting higher-level casework.

The role emphasizes learning frameworks, reviewing documents, preparing reports, and tracking billable hours as you advance toward a Technical Consultant path.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction industry experience focusing on electrical systems, general contracting, or construction engineering.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Strong reading of blueprints and electrical single-line designs.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Shadow the Senior Expert on active cases spanning commercial, industrial, and residential construction disputes.
• Assist in research and preparation of forensic analysis for contract disputes, personal injury claims (lighting/electrical), surety/public works cases, and fire/explosion investigations.
• Learn the frameworks of plaintiff and defense expert casework.
• Attend site investigations to inspect structures, electrical distributions, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Document site visits with photographs, notes, diagrams, and checklists.
• Prepare detailed inspection narratives under the guidance of the expert.
• Review construction documents and legal documents to extract technical data.
• Conduct focused research on codes and standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA, IESNA).
• Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, and remediation comparisons.
• Analyze economic impacts and loss valuations related to defects or delays.
• Present data and findings to the internal expert team and draft forensic reports.

Skills

Electrical systems

General contracting

Construction engineering

Blueprint reading

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Onsite inspections

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Electrical Engineering

Civil/General Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Online research utilities

Job description

Pop-Up Talent in Reno, NV seeks an MEP Technical Analyst to shadow our Testifying Expert and rapidly grow in forensic consulting, expert witness services, and project management. You will inspect buildings and analyze electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems while supporting higher-level casework.

The role emphasizes learning frameworks, reviewing documents, preparing reports, and tracking billable hours as you advance toward a Technical Consultant path.