Forensic Mechanical Engineer at FootBridge

Title: Forensic Mechanical Engineer
Location: This remote role requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional). Preferred location is the New England Area (offices in Nashua, NH)
Duration: Direct Hire
 
Seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer, P.E., who has a strong background in mechanical engineering design and failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical systems and components.

The ideal candidate will have forensic engineering experience determining causes of mechanical failure, post-fire damage, storm damage assessments, product liability, construction, or design defects. Experience in HVAC system design and title 24 calculations for building permit application, plumbing and piping systems, industrial machinery, boilers, hydraulics, pumps, compressors, preferred. Experience in water intrusion investigations of building envelope is a plus. Candidates without a background in building envelope water intrusion investigation must be willing to receive training and assist in water intrusion investigations during periods of high demand.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To investigate events, systems, devices and/or failures and provide expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership ethically and scientifically on complex engineering assignments; to contribute to overall profitability of the company through providing expert/engineering consulting services.
• Apply your engineering knowledge and experience to investigate and assess complex failures in the context of an energetic, people focused, entrepreneurial culture.
• Deliver comprehensive engineering analyses to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.
• Leverage company's broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
• Conduct field investigations and failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical systems and components. Mechanical failure analysis work includes determining causes of mechanical failures, gas related fires and explosions, product liability, construction, or design defects, HVAC systems, plumbing and piping systems, industrial machinery, boilers, hydraulics, pumps, boilers, compressors, cranes, and/or motor vehicles.
• Inspects losses and loss scenes at residential, commercial, and industrial sites.
• Investigates and assesses damages and evidence due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
• Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Examines and tests evidence in a laboratory setting and research failure modes, products, installations, and maintenance related to findings.
• Collaborates with other experts to produce detailed reports outlining the origin and cause of losses and damages.
• Serves as an expert witness in court and/or depositions.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.

 REQUIREMENTS: 

• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state. Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.