Power Equipment Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to join our team of multi-disciplinary consultants. The role focuses on forensic engineering for property damage losses involving power generation and distribution systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cause and origin analysis of equipment and system failures.
• Assess flood, wind, freeze, fire, earthquake, and explosion-related damage.
• Conduct equipment and systems damage assessments.
• Determine remediation protocols and provide repair versus replacement determinations.
• Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to mechanical systems from natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human-induced origins (design, construction errors/omissions, and product defects).
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of equipment and systems, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations and cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors, and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retain and develop client relationships.
• Travel as needed, sometimes on short notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum 10 years of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination; multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, etc.).
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction is a plus.
• Knowledge of estimating mechanical equipment designs and installations is a plus.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing litigation support, including expert testimony at depositions and/or trial, mediation, and arbitration proceedings, is desirable.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and a good driving record.

Skills

• Experience with hydro, solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, battery energy storage systems (BESS), nuclear, and traditional hydrocarbon power generation and distribution equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous 401K match.
• ESOP participation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation.

Pay

$100,000 – $170,000 per year.