Mechanical Engineer - Facilities Mgmt. Forensic Investigator

Robson Forensic • Lancaster Township, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer - Facilities Management Expert, you will:

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.

You will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision-making, operational procedures, and the standard of care. It is extremely challenging work, but also an intellectually thrilling and rewarding experience. You will:

Use your cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills.
Collaborate with highly respected experts.
Continuously learn and grow.
Make a tangible difference.

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

Nice To Haves

• experience managing a winter maintenance crew is a plus.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees