Mechanical/Electrical Engineer

When answers matter most, Keystone Experts & Engineers deliver. Keystone specializes in forensic engineering and investigative services for commercial and residential structures, vehicles, and products. Our multi-disciplinary team includes highly experienced engineers, architects, fire investigators, contractors, and industry experts strategically located across the country to serve a national client base. Keystone provides streamlined, fact-based forensic consulting services designed to meet our clients’ needs with clarity, accuracy, and timeliness. Our reports are tailored to client specifications and backed by expert analysis, ensuring clear, defensible conclusions and industry-leading turnaround times. The Keystone Way is more than a process: it’s our commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity, honesty, accuracy, timeliness, and accountability. These values guide every project we undertake. By combining top-tier expertise, open communication, and dependable service, we go beyond industry standards to deliver results our clients can trust. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr