About the role
We are seeking licensed (PE) Mechanical/Electrical Engineers with experience completing forensic investigations to determine the cause and origin of various site issues; electrical/mechanical fire support, root cause analysis, commissioning and condition assessments correlate and weather-related damage to residential, commercial and industrial properties.
This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contracted position.
The ideal candidate will have experience...
- With power surges, lightning strikes, and evaluating of electrical components after a fire or water intrusion event (wiring, control systems, panels, outlets, and appliances/equipment)
- HVAC units – repair vs. replace after storm/hail damage, cause of damage – wind/hail, improper maintenance, improper installation or product defect of boilers, chillers, pumps, plumbing and heating systems.
What you will do:
- Performs engineering failure analysis; specifically, determining cause and of damage, causes and origin of fire, electrocutions and equipment failures.
- Capable of performing site evaluations, field analysis, and assessments that include mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing systems.
- Provide evaluations for failures as a result of hail/wind damage, lightning strike damage, cause of damage – wind/hail, improper maintenance, improper installation or product defect of boilers, chillers, pumps, plumbing and heating systems., freeze events, machinery breakdown, wear and tear, general construction failures, and/or providing general recommendations for remediation and repair.
- Safely access roofs, attics & crawl spaces to photo document areas of interest.
- Identify and interview witnesses and/or other key parties involved.
- Prepare & submit findings and recommendations that can be used to resolve insurance claims or litigation matters.
.What you will bring:
- Active Professional Engineering license(s) required
- Degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering or similar field
- Well-versed in building materials, codes, construction methods & common modes of failure
- Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
- Availability to readily accept assignments and perform site inspection within 5-7 days
- Tech-savvy across multiple software platforms, tools / equipment & investigative techniques
- Outstanding written & verbal communications skills
- An analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability
Qualifications
- Active Professional Engineering license(s) required
- Degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering or similar field
- Well-versed in building materials, codes, construction methods & common modes of failure
- Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
- Availability to readily accept assignments and perform site inspection within 5-7 days
- Tech-savvy across multiple software platforms, tools / equipment & investigative techniques
- Outstanding written & verbal communications skills
- An analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability
Active PE license, degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, forensic investigation experience (electrical, HVAC, plumbing), site inspection capability, strong communication, report writing, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- performing analysis
- conducting inspections
- documenting findings
Job Details
- Category: Engineering
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Part Time, Contract
- Workplace: Remote — Mississippi, United States
- Languages: English
About Keystone Experts + Engineers
An engineering consulting firm providing forensic investigations and condition assessments for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. — Industry: Consulting Services