Senior Forensic Engineer & Field Investigations Lead

Vertex; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and dental options

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead investigations of residential and commercial property damage, perform code research, failure analysis, and report writing for insurance claims and construction defect matters. You will manage teams, develop remediation plans, and support business development in the region.

You have a PE license, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, and at least 8–12 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 8 years of related experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required, with multiple states preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned Director in meeting defined annual budget for the practice area and manage resources to meet utilization targets.
• Lead the execution of new accounts and support retaining and expanding existing engagements to achieve sales goals.
• Meet or exceed defined individual utilization goals and contribute to revenue targets.
• Conduct forensic field inspections and develop detailed remediation plans for loss events.
• Develop expert investigative reports and present findings to senior management and clients.
• Plan and execute business development activities and client presentations.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Staff management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering or related field

PE license

Job description

Vertex is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead investigations of residential and commercial property damage, perform code research, failure analysis, and report writing for insurance claims and construction defect matters. You will manage teams, develop remediation plans, and support business development in the region.

You have a PE license, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, and at least 8–12 years of related experience.