Senior Forensic Engineer: Investigations, Reports & Remediation

The Vertex Companies LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Vertex Companies, LLC is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead forensic investigations, analyze HVAC and mechanical failures, and develop remediation plans for complex property damage and construction-related claims. You will author expert reports and coordinate with clients and senior management.

Role requires PE licensure (multi-state preferred), strong project management, and a track record of delivering high-quality work on time and within budget. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 8 years of related experience, and at least 5 years in management capacity.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), with multiple states preferred
• Appropriately credentialed and recognized within areas of technical expertise
• Proven track record of independent work product production, communication, and coordination with clients and assigned Supervisor
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical areas

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic field inspections into the cause and origin of incidents related to residential and commercial property damage claims and construction or design defect claims
• Research failures attributed to mechanical systems to determine the cause and origin of the incident - HVAC expertise a plus
• Develop a detailed plan for remediation of loss: scope, schedule, budget
• Author expert investigative reports with detailed findings and plans for remediation for senior management review and client presentation
• Ensure client satisfaction by meeting project on-time and on-budget expectations
• Ensure all assignments are executed with technical proficiency, accuracy, and professionalism
• Support assigned manager in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the entire practice area
• Coordinate with other team members and provide technical work product review
• Monitor performance metrics and utilization
• Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals
• Lead by example with positive behavior
• Manage tasks within projects to meet objectives and OKRs
• Travel as necessary to support needs
• Perform quality control of all deliverables
• Provide feedback to project team leader for rapid issue escalation

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client coordination

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

The Vertex Companies, LLC is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead forensic investigations, analyze HVAC and mechanical failures, and develop remediation plans for complex property damage and construction-related claims. You will author expert reports and coordinate with clients and senior management.

Role requires PE licensure (multi-state preferred), strong project management, and a track record of delivering high-quality work on time and within budget. Travel may be required.