Director Midwest Region: Forensic & Design Engineer (56133)

ATS FAMILY•Metairie, LA

About The Position

Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States. Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world, and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services. About U.S. Forensic, LLC: USF assists commercial and industrial clients by performing forensic evaluations, reporting, and expert witness testimony. Our capabilities include accident reconstruction; structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering; fire origin and cause; and environmental services. We cater our services to each client’s unique consulting engineering needs. Our experienced forensic engineers and investigators provide assistance to numerous industries. As part of the ATS family of companies, we can offer additional testing, inspection, and calibration capabilities when clients need a broader scope of services. Job Overview: As the Director for the Midwest Region, you will serve as a dual-contributor leader—driving regional business expansion while maintaining a high standard of technical excellence in forensic engineering. Engineering expertise may be called upon by the consulting & design teams. You are responsible for the strategic oversight of a multi-state territory, leading a team of experts to meet corporate KPIs, and personally executing high-stakes forensic investigations. This role requires a rare blend of executive presence, technical rigor, and the physical stamina to conduct field inspections in challenging environments.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) License is mandatory.
Experience: Proven history in forensic engineering and failure analysis.
Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of building codes, industry standards, and relevant regulations.
Communication: Exceptional ability to translate technical findings into concise reports and presentations for non-technical stakeholders.
Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills: Analytical skills: Must be able to carefully examine all facts to find the source of a failure. Must be able to use expert and scientific methodologies to conduct investigations. Must be able to identify solutions and recommend safety standards.
Specific software requirements: Microsoft Office Suite required. Ability to learn Project Tracking Software is required.
Background Check and Motor Vehicle Record: Must pass background check and obtain motor vehicle clearance by corporate insurance carrier to authorize work related vehicle travel.
Expected travel percentage: Travel requirements will vary with an expectation of 30-50% local day travel and overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience of providing expert witness testimony is strongly preferred.
Bluebeam, CAD/Revit, and knowledge of specialized modeling tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow the client and staff base across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and West Virgina. (note that any territory that overlaps with an existing non-compete agreement will be paused until July 2, 2026).
Drive revenue through initiative-taking business development, cross-selling segment-wide capabilities, and represent the firm at client meetings/events, industry conferences, and trade shows. Prepare proposals and presentations, as necessary.
Contribute to business planning, budgeting, and align operational outcomes with segment and corporate goals.
Oversee the recruitment, selection, and onboarding and retention of engineering staff. You will provide direct mentorship and technical training for civil/structural personnel to ensure a high-performing regional team. Coordinate assignment distribution within the region.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), manage assignment distribution, and proactively resolve customer relations issues to maintain high satisfaction levels. Collaborate with personnel across the segment including but not limited to leadership, staff, business development, and marketing teams.
Conduct independent, scientifically rigorous investigations into structural failures, material defects, and product malfunctions. Contribute to consulting and design division projects as needed.
Serve as a subject matter expert in legal proceedings, delivering clear, concise, and defensible findings to legal teams and insurance stakeholders.
Function as the final line of technical defense by conducting peer reviews of reports and inspections for junior staff, ensuring all regional output meets industry-leading standards.
Utilize the scientific method to collect and interpret data from failure scenes, translating complex engineering principles into actionable safety recommendations.
Maintain a leading-edge understanding of emerging trends, technological advancements, and evolving design methodologies within forensic engineering.
Actively contribute to the field’s body of knowledge by authoring technical white papers and delivering expert presentations at premier industry conferences and events.
Drive the development and implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at prevention of failure and the elevation of regional safety and engineering standards.
Other duties as assigned and necessary to advance the region and segment.