Senior Forensic Engineer & Project Lead (Investigations)

The Vertex Companies LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 174,000 - 419,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vertex Companies LLC is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead investigations into mechanical systems for property claims and defect matters. The role emphasizes project management, report writing, and client engagement across residential and commercial buildings.

You will analyze failures, develop remediation plans, and produce comprehensive investigative reports for senior leadership. Travel as needed and influence budget performance and utilization within the practice.

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 Knowledge & Skills
• Experience in providing reliable work product review as assigned
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers and Supervisors, and clients, subcontractors, and vendors as assigned
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated self-awareness and flexibility in working with a variety of personalities and work styles (colleagues, clients, Assigned Managing Director(s))
• Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions
• Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic investigations of mechanical systems (HVAC and other MEP) and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with team members and manage project timelines, budgets, and scope.
• Conduct field inspections to determine cause and origin of incidents affecting residential/commercial property.
• Develop remediation plans and write expert investigative reports for senior management and clients.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering on-time and on-budget results and maintaining high quality work product.
• Monitor data related to performance, utilization, deadlines, and timesheets; support annual budget targets.

Skills

Project management

Forensic investigations

Communication

Leadership / management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

The Vertex Companies LLC is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead investigations into mechanical systems for property claims and defect matters. The role emphasizes project management, report writing, and client engagement across residential and commercial buildings.

You will analyze failures, develop remediation plans, and produce comprehensive investigative reports for senior leadership. Travel as needed and influence budget performance and utilization within the practice.