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; 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, evaluation of electrical components after a fire (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'll do
- Performs engineering failure analysis; specifically, determining cause and of damage, causes 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, ause 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.
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