Senior Forensic Engineer: Lead Investigations & Client Impact

US Diversity Job Search; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 147,000 - 354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Vertex Companies, LLC is a global consulting firm that delivers forensic investigations of mechanical systems, code research, and report writing for insurance property claims and construction disputes. Senior Forensic Engineers build strong client relationships and lead complex engagements in residential and commercial settings.

Responsibilities include field inspections, failure analysis, remediation planning, and generating expert reports for senior management and clients.

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

• Work product creation, project management, coordination with team members
• 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
• Travel, as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

HVAC knowledge

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12 years experience

Master's degree + 8 years experience

Job description

The Vertex Companies, LLC is a global consulting firm that delivers forensic investigations of mechanical systems, code research, and report writing for insurance property claims and construction disputes. Senior Forensic Engineers build strong client relationships and lead complex engagements in residential and commercial settings.

Responsibilities include field inspections, failure analysis, remediation planning, and generating expert reports for senior management and clients.