Senior Forensic Engineer - Building Failures & Investigations

Vertex Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to perform forensic investigations of mechanical systems (HVAC and other MEP) for insurance property claims, construction defect matters, and property condition assessments. The role emphasizes field inspections, detailed reports, and ongoing business development with a strong client focus.

The candidate will lead projects, coordinate with teams, manage budgets and timelines, and travel as needed to support clients and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic engineering related to mechanical systems such as HVAC and other MEP.
• Strong report writing, project management, and client communication skills.
• Ability to perform field inspections and document findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic field inspections into the origin of incidents related to property damage and claims.
• Research failures in mechanical systems to determine cause and origin (HVAC knowledge helpful).
• Develop remediation plans including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Author expert investigative reports with findings and remediation plans for management review and client presentation.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering on time and on budget.
• Ensure professional quality and accuracy across assignments.
• Support manager in meeting budgets and utilization targets for the practice area.
• Coordinate with team members and review outputs for quality.
• Monitor performance data such as utilization and deadlines.
• Meet or exceed defined utilization goals and contribute to OKRs.
• Lead by example with positive behavior and strong work ethic.
• Travel as necessary to support clients and leadership.
• Perform quality control of service delivery and outputs.
• Provide constructive feedback to project leaders to address challenges.

Job description

Vertex is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to perform forensic investigations of mechanical systems (HVAC and other MEP) for insurance property claims, construction defect matters, and property condition assessments. The role emphasizes field inspections, detailed reports, and ongoing business development with a strong client focus.

The candidate will lead projects, coordinate with teams, manage budgets and timelines, and travel as needed to support clients and leadership.