Senior Forensic Engineer - Lead Investigations & Remediation

US Diversity Job Search; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 419,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with immediate matching

Healthcare and dental plans

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Vertex Companies, LLC is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead investigations of mechanical systems for property claims and construction defects. You will manage field inspections, write detailed reports, and coordinate with clients and team members to deliver actionable remediation plans.

Ideal candidates have PE licensure, extensive project leadership experience, and strong communication and analytical skills to drive high-quality results for diverse property contexts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work product creation, project management, coordination with team members.
• Conduct forensic field inspections into causes related to property damage and claims.
• Research failures in mechanical systems to determine origin; HVAC knowledge a plus.
• Develop remediation plans including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Author expert investigative reports for senior management review and client presentation.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering on-time and on-budget results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Client coordination

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Adobe

Job description

The Vertex Companies, LLC is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead investigations of mechanical systems for property claims and construction defects. You will manage field inspections, write detailed reports, and coordinate with clients and team members to deliver actionable remediation plans.

Ideal candidates have PE licensure, extensive project leadership experience, and strong communication and analytical skills to drive high-quality results for diverse property contexts.