Mechanical Engineer - Facilities Mgmt. Forensic Investigator

About the role

You are a P.E. with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years of Facilities Maintenance/Management experience (commercial, institutional, and/or residential). You have a deep understanding of property management and safety.

Responsibilities

• Investigate facilities and grounds maintenance and management incidents.
• Analyze documents and on-site conditions to determine the facts and issues at hand.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.
• Delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision-making, operational procedures, and the standard of care.

Requirements

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience as a commercial, institutional, and/or residential Facilities Manager with hands-on experience assessing, running, and troubleshooting building systems; experience managing a winter maintenance crew is a plus.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of facilities and grounds safety.
• Skills: Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Aptitude: Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
• Work Style: Approximately 20% travel for inspections; the remainder is focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Prior forensic experience is not required. We seek professionals eager to apply their deep industry knowledge to a challenging new domain.

Qualifications

You must have a clean background screen, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive.

Benefits

Robson Forensic is a national leader in expert witness consulting, providing technical expertise across many fields within engineering, architecture, science, and a broad range of specialty disciplines. Employees at Robson Forensic work alongside highly respected experts from both industry and academia. Our forensic experts are engaged in meaningful casework that is consequential to industry and society. Robson Forensic provides a unique working dynamic that blends collaboration and autonomy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Schedule

Approximately 20% travel for inspections; the remainder is focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Location

LOCATION: Lancaster, PA

How to Apply

If this opportunity meets your expectations for a challenging and rewarding career, and you meet our minimum requirements, please apply and attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your professional background and experience.