Forensic Mechanical Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a mid-to-senior level Forensic Mechanical Engineer to join our team of professionals supporting clients throughout the US and internationally. Our engineers routinely perform forensic investigations, provide consultation, and serve as expert witnesses. Practice areas include commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and residential property and equipment systems as well as related infrastructure components. Assignments will require local, regional, and inter-regional travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the cause and origin of failures, damages, or defects in mechanical systems and components within industrial, commercial, and residential sites.
• Analyze the failure of mechanical systems, determine the cause of failures, evaluate the quality of construction, and review design and maintenance procedures.
• Perform field investigations, lead multi-party examinations, and document damaged property.
• Research failure modes, code requirements, and provide recommendations for repair and/or replacement as needed.
• Prepare accurate, clear, thorough, and concise reports and related documentation for clients detailing opinions and conclusions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams on large and complex assignments.
• Maintain established relationships with current clients and consultants.
• Stay abreast of company policies, procedures, and practices; participate in ongoing training and development to assure knowledge and skills remain current and comprehensive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of mechanical engineering experience within insurance or legal forensics.
• Residency in the Midwest region of the United States is required.
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) license; minimum required of resident state.
• Willingness to participate in expert witness work and provide court testimony.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must be flexible to travel and able to accommodate approximately 30–50% travel.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel to various project sites and access/inspect all areas of mechanical and/or electrical equipment.
• Ability to endure prolonged periods of standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in evaluating mechanical system and component failures in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
• Expert witness testimony experience.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment allowing remote work when needed.
• Flexible Time Off policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Match.
• Commuter Benefit.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $130,000–$170,000. Any offered salary range is based on factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, and management responsibility.