Senior Forensic Engineer: Property Claims & Failure Analysis

Vertex Companies; Greenwich (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer in Greenwich, CT, to lead forensic investigations of mechanical systems, including HVAC, for property claims and construction defect matters. You will perform field inspections, research failures, and prepare detailed remediation and report documents for senior management and clients.

The role emphasizes client-facing business development, project management, and ensuring high-quality, on-time deliverables while coordinating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Experience conducting forensic investigations of mechanical systems.
• Experience with property claims and construction defect matters.
• Ability to develop remediation plans with scope, schedule and budget.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic field inspections to determine 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
• Coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, review work products and ensure high quality

Skills

Forensic engineering

HVAC expertise

Client relationship mgmt

Job description

Vertex is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer in Greenwich, CT, to lead forensic investigations of mechanical systems, including HVAC, for property claims and construction defect matters. You will perform field inspections, research failures, and prepare detailed remediation and report documents for senior management and clients.

The role emphasizes client-facing business development, project management, and ensuring high-quality, on-time deliverables while coordinating with cross-functional