Forensic Mechanical Engineer - Indianapolis

About the role

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Our experts specialize in building envelope engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management, and solutions for the environment. Now is the time to join this growing and stable company!

Requirements

• Requires a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree or higher.
• P.E. certification required.
• 2-10+ years of experience, including knowledge of products, machine design, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression systems, and/or other mechanical equipment/systems/processes.
• Project management and/or field investigation experience is required.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs failure analysis for forensic assignments within the field of mechanical engineering expertise.
• Investigates how and why an incident occurred, including identifying the origin, failure mechanism, and root cause of the incident, as well as the role of the mechanical system in question.
• Inspects sites/products/equipment/systems; performs electronic data retrieval and analysis of commercial and non-commercial equipment; documents site/product conditions and determines cause and origin of damage; performs site surveys with total station survey, scanners, drones, and other means of 3D documentation; performs mechanical engineering calculations; prepares CAD-based and manual sketches as required; orders and evaluates testing of laboratory needed and performs analyses.
• Reviews and interprets relevant codes, standards, drawings, specifications, technical manuals, peer-reviewed literature, data logs, and other documentation to evaluate the compliance of the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the subject product, equipment, or system.
• Conducts various analyses, including, but not limited to, industrial safety and accidents; equipment and machinery design and failure; product liability; and design and safety.
• Initiates, develops, and maintains mutually beneficial client relationships.

Required Education and Certifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree or higher.
• P.E. required.

Required Skills and Abilities

• High level of analytical skill.
• Ability to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g., internal and external).
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standard scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to clearly and coherently write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
• Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements

• Physical Demands—Work is performed in both office settings and at outside locations (e.g., accident sites). The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employees may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Overtime—This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. There will be periods when overtime is required, and the employee must comply to meet the demands of the position.
• Travel Requirements—This position requires up to 25% travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home