[Hiring] Mechanical / Electrical Engineer @Keystone Experts + Engineers

Role Description

We are seeking licensed (PE) Mechanical/Electrical Engineers with experience completing forensic investigations to determine the cause and origin of various site issues, including:

• Electrical/mechanical fire support
• Root cause analysis
• Commissioning and condition assessments
• 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 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:

• Perform engineering failure analysis; specifically, determining cause and origin 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, 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

Requirements

• 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