Senior Consultant (Chemical Engineer)

Engineering Systems Inc•Dallas, TX

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We are frequently retained by law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers to answer complex technical questions on projects ranging from small, focused investigations to large-scale, high-profile losses. Our work spans a wide range of challenges, including major transportation accidents, equipment and product failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential, commercial, and industrial structures. The variety, complexity, and real-world impact of our projects create deeply fulfilling and intellectually engaging careers for our consultants. At ESi, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your own path while being supported by a collaborative culture, national expertise, and industry-leading resources. ESi’s Thermal practice brings together experts in fire, explosion, chemical, electrical, and fire protection engineering to solve complex problems across industrial, commercial, and energy sectors. The team supports high-profile investigations and proactive safety and risk reduction efforts in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Requirements

Bachelors in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university required
10+ year’s experience can include laboratory chemical analysis, independent research, oral and written presentations, field investigation, knowledge of industrial manufacturing practices and methods, etc.
Familiar with fire/explosion origin and cause investigation, crime scene investigation, failure site documentation, experienced in field investigative issues.
Trace evidence evaluation
Building materials characterizations
Drug, poisons, and adulterant identification
Advanced knowledge of analytical instrumentation and data acquisition
Fire, explosion, crime scene experience
Hypothesis and scenario testing
Independent research and methods development
Personal protection equipment
Ability to interact with clients in a professional manner and develop business both internally and externally.
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing.
Experience preparing technical reports and providing expert testimony as required.
Must be available to travel as part of the national practice of which a significant amount will be field/site inspections.
Must be able to work or travel on weekends and holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

Masters or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares and reviews project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
Makes determination to accept or decline potential new projects based on all variables.
Perform forensic analysis in industrial and litigation projects as part of a team environment
Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budgets.
Performs field inspections of residential, commercial, marine, transportation and industrial structures and facilities, etc. to determine cause and origin of reported or suspected damages as well as condition assessments.
performing analytical evaluation in a full-service laboratory setting including wet chemistry, GC, GCMS, FTIR, HPLC, PLM, microscopy, etc. Responsible for the maintenance, calibration, etc of complex analytical instrumentation
Prepares technical, project-related reports for clients as required.
Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
Conducts well-developed and well-prepared client presentations and technical conference presentations.
Performs marketing and business development to identify potential clients and strategies to build client base.
Mentors junior consultants in growth and development.
Testifies in court proceedings (depositions and/or trials) on behalf of clients, as required.