Senior Forensic Engineer & Testimony Leader

Vertex; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vertex seeks a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead our testifying expert team on civil cases, including construction defect matters. The role includes supervising a team of consultants, supporting hiring and career development, and driving client satisfaction and engagement success.

The Director will mentor staff, model Vertex values, and identify opportunities for new challenges in the market while ensuring high-quality deliverables and compliant operations across the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 15+ years of related experience or Master's with 12+ years, plus 7+ years in leadership.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed is required, with multiple states preferred.
• Deposition and testimony experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support testifying and expert services in civil construction defect matters.
• Lead and manage a team of consultants; oversee hiring, placement and career development.
• Drive business development and client satisfaction within the practice area.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and maintain high-quality service delivery.
• Develop cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives and profitable engagements.

Skills

PE licensed

Leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Staff development

Deposition/testimony experience

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Vertex seeks a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead our testifying expert team on civil cases, including construction defect matters. The role includes supervising a team of consultants, supporting hiring and career development, and driving client satisfaction and engagement success.

The Director will mentor staff, model Vertex values, and identify opportunities for new challenges in the market while ensuring high-quality deliverables and compliant operations across the practice.