The Vertex Companies LLC · 1 month ago
Senior Forensic Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expThe Vertex Companies, LLC is a global professional services firm specializing in forensic consulting and expert witness services. They are seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to conduct forensic investigations, manage projects, and support business development while ensuring high-quality service delivery.
ConstructionConsultingEnergyInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting assigned Director in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the entire practice area/practice division (including proactive management of assigned resources to meet or exceed defined utilization targets, oversight of execution of profitable engagement work streams, and communication with clients as assigned or requested)
Responsible for managing and leading the execution of any new accounts and supporting the retaining and expansion of existing engagements to achieve sales goals
Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals (and incorporating consideration of individual revenue targets) as set forth by company leadership
Responsible for learning business development methodology and for being proactive in supporting assigned Director with drafts of relevant work documents (reports, presentations) or client communications
Travel throughout region to support client, employee, and leadership needs
Establish quality control of service delivery, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality
Lead and manage in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation to Director of any client, team member or operational challenges
Conduct forensic field inspections into the cause and origin of incidents related to residential and commercial property damage claims and/or construction or design defect claims (litigation)
Assess the condition of existing structures for prospective buyers/sellers/tenants
Inspect in-construction structures to prevent future claims/losses (loss control)
Research failures attributed to the building design or construction to determine cause and origin of incident
Develop detailed plan for remediation of loss: scope, schedule
Develop expert investigative reports with detailed findings and plans for remediation for senior management review and client presentation
Plan and execute business development activities and presentations, including regular contact with existing and prospective clients in the region
Lead and manage in support of strategic plans that align with the organization’s vision and defined business objectives
Support construction of strong cross-functional teams to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results
Manage assigned projects consistent with contracts and proactively alert assigned Director to any potential challenges or issues
Ensure compliance of operations with all local, state and Federal (and International, if applicable) regulations, as well as compliance with company policy
Ensure consistent high quality on deliverables for the practice
Provide expert witness testimony for litigation cases as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field (i.e.: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Geotechnical, etc.) or other advanced degrees as called for in area of specialization
Minimum of 7 years' industry experience
Professional Engineering (PE) license required, with multiple states preferred
Proven track record of customer relationship management and staff management and development
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to carry and operate a 24-foot extension ladder unassisted, walk on sloped roofs and uneven surfaces, and work in small spaces (attics, crawl spaces)
Strong knowledge of the residential (IRC), commercial (IBC) and existing (IEBC) I-codes
Understanding of wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structural framing and foundation components
Experience in providing reliable work product review for technical deliverables
Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
Able to provide oversight and direction to assigned staff
Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Developing increased emotional intelligence to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals at all levels, both internally and externally
Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions
Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required
Preferred
Understanding of building envelope components
Benefits
Multiple healthcare and dental plan options
Company-paid Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting
Flexible Spending Accounts
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life
Generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education
Company
The Vertex Companies LLC
The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global 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.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Tortorello
CEO, The Vertex Companies
Mark Degenaars
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-08-21
2025-05-07
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