Mechanical Engineer

Job Roles And Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mechanical engineering investigations for forensic and litigation-related cases.
• Conduct in-depth investigations involving vehicle accidents, product failures, workplace incidents, water loss, and other engineering matters.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to determine the cause and circumstances of accidents, failures, or losses.
• Conduct field investigations at accident and incident locations.
• Travel occasionally on a day or overnight basis to investigate accidents and other cases.
• Collect and evaluate technical information and evidence during investigations.
• Prepare detailed engineering findings and documentation based on investigative results.
• Apply engineering analysis to help clients resolve losses and litigation requirements.
• Complete detailed engineering work efficiently and accurately.
• Manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines based on client requirements.
• Communicate technical findings effectively through written and verbal communication.
• Work collaboratively with engineering professionals and other disciplines while maintaining the ability to work independently.
• Perform work both in office environments and outdoors at investigation sites.
• Support forensic engineering and accident reconstruction activities as required.

Qualifications And Certifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer PE license required.
• Advanced educational degrees such as a Master's degree or PhD are a plus.
• Willingness to travel on a day or overnight basis for investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently complete detailed technical work.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to deliver timely work based on client requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing investigative assignments with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vehicular accident reconstruction experience.
• ACTAR certification is a plus.
• Fire investigation experience or certification is a plus.
• Incident investigation experience is a plus.
• Expert witness experience is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Family health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Medical stipend option
• Company-paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Personal sick and safe time
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401(k)