Forensic Engineer - Mechanical

Forensic Engineer – Mechanical

The Vertex Companies LLC is a global $150M professional services firm that offers integrated forensic consulting, expert witness services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory consulting to a myriad of markets and industries.

Our brand purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do, continuously learn, and take pride in your work.

Forensic Engineers are involved in a wide variety of tasks, including forensic investigations of mechanical systems (HVAC and other MEP), code research, construction document review, failure analysis, the scope of repair preparation, and report writing. These activities are generally performed for insurance property claims, construction defect litigation matters, and property condition assessments for residential and commercial buildings. Senior Forensic Engineers have cultivated a strong client following and excel at ongoing business development.

• Conduct forensic field inspections into 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
• Ensure all assignments are executed with technical proficiency, accuracy, and professionalism
• Support the assigned manager in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the practice area, including proactive creation of work product to meet utilization targets, oversight of profitable technical assignments, and communication with clients
• Coordinate with other team members, provide technical review, monitor own progress, and ensure high‑quality work product
• Monitor performance data such as utilization rate, client deadlines, and timesheet data
• Meet or exceed defined individual utilization goals
• Demonstrate “lead by example” behavior with emphasis on positivity
• Manage own tasks within assigned projects in support of objectives and OKRs
• Travel as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs
• Perform quality control of all service delivery and self‑generated work product, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality
• Provide feedback to project team leader to assist with rapid identification and escalation of challenges

• Align tasks with the organization’s vision and business objectives
• Prioritize tasks to achieve profit objectives of assigned projects
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve shared goals
• Complete daily tasks consistent with contract requirements and alert assigned manager to potential issues
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and international regulations and company policy
• Maintain high quality on deliverables
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), with multiple states preferred
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience
• Proven track record of independent work product production, communication, and coordination with clients and supervisors
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical areas

• Provide reliable work product review as assigned
• Professional experience in design, inspection, and assessment of mechanical systems – HVAC preference
• Prior experience supporting property damage claim investigations
• Experience in mechanical design of components installed in commercial and residential structures
• Strong knowledge of residential (IRC), commercial (IBC), and existing (IEBC) I‑codes
• Effective written and verbal communication with co‑workers, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Self‑awareness and…