Remote Forensic Engineer: Failure Analysis & Reports

US Diversity Job Search; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 146,000 - 348,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Vertex Companies is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead forensic investigations of mechanical systems, perform code research, and prepare detailed remediation plans for residential and commercial properties. This role emphasizes client development, high-quality reports, and cross-functional coordination with project teams.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, extensive experience in property damage investigations, and strong knowledge of codes (IRC/IBC/IEBC).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 8 years of related experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), with multiple states preferred
• Experience in the design, inspection, and assessment of mechanical systems; HVAC expertise strongly preferred
• Experience supporting property damage claim investigations
• Strong communication and coordination with clients and assigned supervisors

Responsibilities

• Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members
• Conduct forensic field inspections into the cause and origin of incidents related to property damage and construction/design defect claims
• Research failures attributed to mechanical systems to determine the cause and origin of the incident – HVAC expertise is a plus
• Develop a detailed plan for remediation of loss: scope, schedule, budget
• Author expert investigative reports with detailed findings and remediation plans for senior management and client presentation
• Ensure client satisfaction by meeting project on-time and on-budget expectations

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Communication

Forensic engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

The Vertex Companies is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead forensic investigations of mechanical systems, perform code research, and prepare detailed remediation plans for residential and commercial properties. This role emphasizes client development, high-quality reports, and cross-functional coordination with project teams.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, extensive experience in property damage investigations, and strong knowledge of codes (IRC/IBC/IEBC).