Forensic Engineer - Mechanical or Electrical

Overview

Forensic Engineer – Mechanical or Electrical. This remote, work-from-home position requires the most qualified candidate to have a strong knowledge of the mechanical or electrical components of equipment and machinery, with the ability to travel nationwide for on-site inspections and to prepare reports with minimal oversight. The role involves root cause analysis of losses or failures and providing solutions to repair and return damaged equipment to pre-loss condition.

• Perform root cause analysis on equipment and machinery failures for various industries.
• Consult on equipment damaged due to fire, smoke, water, equipment malfunction, or other causes.
• Travel nationwide as needed to perform on-site inspections of machinery and equipment that have experienced a loss.
• Prepare reports with minimal supervision and provide direction and project management for necessary repairs.
• Assess extent of damage, determine root cause from mechanical or electrical perspectives, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Quantify or estimate repair or replacement costs; conduct supporting research.
• Present solutions to repair and return damaged machinery to pre-loss condition.
• Navigate loss sites, access equipment, and document observations through well-structured reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate attention to detail in all work products.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the candidate’s resident state; holding a PE license in multiple states preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and systems (production lines, compressors, motors, gearing, conveyors, and other components).
• Ability to identify root cause and extent of damage from a mechanical standpoint.
• Proven leadership abilities to guide teams and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional writing skills to articulate technical situations to a layperson audience.
• Ability to quantify repair or replacement costs and support cost research.
• Ability to present solutions to repair and return equipment to pre-loss condition.
• Ability to navigate a loss site, climb onto equipment, ladders, catwalks, and similar access locations.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work with little supervision while communicating timely updates to clients and management.
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word) and confidentiality.
• Prior forensic experience as a mechanical engineer.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the candidate’s resident state; holding a PE license in multiple states preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles for commercial and industrial systems and determining the cause of loss for electrical events.
• Experience with electrical components in production lines, compressors, motors, drives, elevators, and related equipment.
• Ability to identify root cause and extent of damage to electronic components within equipment.
• Proven leadership abilities to guide teams and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional writing skills to convey technical situations to a lay audience.
• Ability to quantify repair or replacement costs and perform supporting research.
• Ability to present solutions to repair and return equipment to pre-loss condition.
• Ability to navigate loss sites and access equipment locations as required.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work with little supervision while providing timely updates.
• Strong computer skills and confidentiality.
• Prior forensic experience as an electrical engineer.

• Strong leadership and management capabilities with a proven ability to guide teams and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Most qualified locations include TX, AZ, CO, or the Pacific Northwest; candidate should reside within 45 minutes of a major airport.
• Basic electronics knowledge (e.g., PLC, switch gear, transformers) is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of validating repair costs is preferred but not required.

• Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities available

• Remote

• Full-time and part-time salaries commensurate with experience.
• 401(k) with company match (3% deferred matched 100%, next 2% matched 50%).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.
• Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability.
• Transit and Commuter Savings Account.
• Access to discounts via Life Mart/ADP.

NO RECRUITERS OR PHONE CALLS.