Forensic Engineer – Mechanical / Electrical

FE2, LLC is a forensic and consulting engineering firm serving insurance carriers, brokers, adjusters, and attorneys across agribusiness and industrial sectors. The Forensic Engineer will investigate mechanical and electrical equipment failures, determine root causes, evaluate losses, produce defensible reports, provide client guidance, and offer expert testimony while regularly traveling to job sites.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate equipment failures, mechanical breakdowns, and property damage claims for insurance, legal, and industrial clients
• Conduct Vehicle Accident Reconstruction (VAR) as needed
• Evaluate heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, industrial machines, HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression systems
• Determine root cause and loss expectancy through direct, on-site mechanical and electrical failure analysis
• Produce clear, defensible written reports and provide technical guidance to clients
• Provide expert testimony when required
• This is a remote position
• Travel to job sites regularly, this role is field-first, not office-first
• If you don’t like getting your hands dirty, or don’t have a curious mind then this is not the position for you

Requirements:

• Mechanical or electrical engineering background, or mechanical engineering technologist
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment, industrial machinery, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, or related mechanical/electrical systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills, you'll need to explain complex technical findings clearly to non-engineers
• A curious, self-directed nature and genuine willingness to learn new skills in an unfamiliar or evolving niche
• Comfortable  working outdoors, in the field, and in less-than-ideal conditions
• Reliable personal vehicle for travel to job sites
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple investigations, and meet project deadlines
• Experience in industrial, commercial, or insurance-related engineering projects; prior forensic consulting experience is an advantage
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Project management experience — an asset
• CAD skills — an asset
• P.E. licensure or progress toward licensure — a plus, not required