Remote Forensic Mechanical & Electrical Engineer (PE)

Keystone Experts and Engineers, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote contract work

Job summary

Keystone Experts & Engineers is seeking licensed PE Mechanical/Electrical Engineers for forensic investigations conducted remotely on a part-time, 1099 basis. The role focuses on determining the cause and origin of failures, including electrical, mechanical, and fire-related incidents affecting residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

The ideal candidate will bring a PE license, a degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, strong analytical abilities, and the capacity to perform

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

• Performs engineering failure analysis; determining cause and origin of damage, fires, 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 due to hail/wind damage, lightning strike damage, improper maintenance, installation, or product defects.
• Safely access roofs, attics and crawl spaces to photo document areas of interest.
• Identify and interview witnesses and/or other key parties involved.
• Prepare and submit findings and recommendations for insurance claims or litigation.

Skills

PE license

Engineering degree (ME/EE)

Building materials & codes

Deadline driven

Site inspections 5-7 days

Software & investigative tools

Written & verbal communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Professional Engineering license (PE)

Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Generic engineering software

Job description

Keystone Experts & Engineers is seeking licensed PE Mechanical/Electrical Engineers for forensic investigations conducted remotely on a part-time, 1099 basis. The role focuses on determining the cause and origin of failures, including electrical, mechanical, and fire-related incidents affecting residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

The ideal candidate will bring a PE license, a degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, strong analytical abilities, and the capacity to perform