Heidi KleinMCE, PE, CRT, HCR-R-II
Forensic Engineer, Forensics
Heidi Klein is a Forensic Engineer in the Denver, Colorado office. Heidi received her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and her Master of Civil Engineering (Structural) from Johns Hopkins University. Heidi is a licensed professional engineer in Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming and has provided expert testimony in forensic engineering, building envelopes, roofing, windows/doors, and cost of repair/damages. Heidi has additional certifications as a Haag Certified Reviewer, a Certified Residential Thermographer, a member of the Cal OES Safety Assessment Program, and a Certified Inspector from the Exterior Design Institute. Prior to joining Vertex, Heidi’s experience included forensic engineering related to property claims (hail, wind, fire, hurricane, flood, etc.), construction defect, premise liability such as trip/fall and personal injury cases, seller’s disclosure disputes, and third-party construction observations.
Education & Certification
B.S.C.E., Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 2017
M.C.E., Masters of Civil Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 2020
Professional Engineer (PE) – Civil, State of CO, FL, ID, IL, IA, MS, MT, NV, NM, ND
Professional Engineer (PE) – Structural, State of TX
Professional Engineer (PE) – Civil/Structural, State of WY
Certified Residential Thermographer
CalOES Disaster Service Worker-Building Safety Evaluator Certification
HAAG Certified Reviewer Residential-Level 1
HAAG Certified Reviewer Residential-Level 2
Exterior Design Institute-Adhered Stone Veneer (ASV) Certification
Exterior Design Institute-Level II Building Envelope Certification
Exterior Design Institute-EIFS Inspector, Moisture Analyst and Quality Control
Associations
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
National Women in Roofing (NWiR)
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Expert Witness Services
Forensics Technical, Architecture / Building Envelope
