Senior Forensic Engineer - Field Investigations

Vertex Companies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Companies, LLC is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead investigations of residential and commercial property damage, focusing on HVAC and other mechanical systems. This role involves developing remediation plans, writing detailed expert reports, and presenting findings to clients and senior management.

Candidates should have strong project management skills, ability to coordinate with teams, and willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements.

Qualifications

• Senior Forensic Engineer with experience in forensic investigations of mechanical systems.
• Experience with HVAC or MEP systems and construction/design defect claims.
• Ability to create remediation plans, write expert reports, and present to clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic field inspections to determine cause and origin of property damage incidents.
• Research failures of mechanical systems to determine root causes (HVAC expertise a plus).
• Develop a detailed remediation plan: scope, schedule, budget.
• Author expert investigative reports with findings and remediation plans for senior management and clients.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering on-time and on-budget work.
• Coordinate with team members and review work products for quality.
• Support budget utilization targets and performance data for the practice area.
• Monitor deadlines, timesheets, and utilization metrics.
• Travel as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.

Job description

Vertex Companies, LLC is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead investigations of residential and commercial property damage, focusing on HVAC and other mechanical systems. This role involves developing remediation plans, writing detailed expert reports, and presenting findings to clients and senior management.

Candidates should have strong project management skills, ability to coordinate with teams, and willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements.