Remote Forensic Mechanical/Electrical Engineer (PE)

Keystone Experts Engineers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 82,656 - 151,536; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Experts Engineers in Austin, Texas, United States, is seeking licensed Mechanical/Electrical Engineers to perform forensic investigations, determine the cause and origin of failures, and provide actionable conclusions for residential, commercial, and industrial sites. This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contracted position.

You will conduct site evaluations, analyze failures across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and deliver findings that support insurance claims or

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering failure analysis; specifically, determining cause and origin of damage, causes 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, 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.

Skills

PE license

Analytical mind

Written & verbal communication

Problem-solving

Technical literacy

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering or similar field

Job description

Keystone Experts Engineers in Austin, Texas, United States, is seeking licensed Mechanical/Electrical Engineers to perform forensic investigations, determine the cause and origin of failures, and provide actionable conclusions for residential, commercial, and industrial sites. This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contracted position.

You will conduct site evaluations, analyze failures across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and deliver findings that support insurance claims or