Professional Engineer

U S FORENSIC LLC•Metairie, LA

11d•$90,000 - $130,000•Remote

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. U.S. Forensic, an ATS Company, is a leading forensic engineering and building consulting firm dedicated to providing comprehensive, accurate, and unbiased consulting to government, legal, manufacturing and insurance industries. Our team of experts specializes in forensic engineering, accident reconstruction, building consulting and fire cause and origin. Position Overview U.S. Forensic is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Forensic Engineer with experience conducting independent forensic investigations involving mechanical systems, machinery, equipment, plumbing components, and vehicles. This role sits remotely and requires frequent travel to inspection sites, hands on field investigations, evidence collection, plus preparation of clear, scientifically sound technical reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Demonstrated experience in failure analysis, forensic engineering, or related investigative work
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials behavior, plus failure mechanisms
Ability to work independently in a remote or field-based environment
Proficiency with common engineering software, data analysis tools, and documentation platforms
Strong analytical plus problem solving abilities
Application of scientific method and forensic investigation techniques
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail with documentation accuracy
Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines
Inquisitive, observant, and methodical investigative approach
Ability to lift tools and equipment up to 35 pounds
Frequent bending, kneeling, twisting, plus crawling in confined spaces such as attics and/or crawl spaces
Ability to safely climb plus work from ladders for roof access when required
Ability to walk on steep sloped, low sloped, or flat roof surfaces when required
Ability to withstand extreme temperatures while performing inspections outdoors or in attics
Ability to complete detailed report writing at a desk following field investigations

Nice To Haves

Experience with evaluating vehicles is preferred
Experience with electrical systems and/or fire investigations is not required, but preferred.
Experience with technical report writing for legal or insurance audiences
Testifying or deposition experience preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct independent forensic investigations and failure analyses involving mechanical systems, building components, plus equipment
Perform field inspections and investigate failures involving mechanical and/or electrical systems including HVAC systems, plumbing, machinery, appliances, consumer products, vehicles, heavy equipment, fire suppression systems, and fires
Collect, document, plus preserve physical evidence from loss or incident scenes
Analyze data using engineering principles, industry standards, plus accepted forensic methodologies
Determine root cause and contributing factors of failures or damage
Prepare detailed, scientifically accurate, plus concise technical reports documenting findings plus conclusions
Collaborate with clients, legal teams, insurance carriers, plus internal staff
Provide deposition or testimony support as needed
Maintain current knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations, plus forensic engineering best practices
Travel approximately 25 to 50 percent for inspections plus site visits