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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