About the role
- Conduct field investigations and failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical systems and components.
- Determine causes of mechanical failures, gas related fires and explosions, product liability, construction, or design defects.
- Inspect losses and loss scenes at residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and assess damages and evidence.
- Analyze and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
- Examine and test evidence in a laboratory setting and research failure modes, products, installations, and maintenance related to findings.
- Collaborate with other experts to produce detailed reports outlining the origin and cause of losses and damages.
- Serve as an expert witness in court and/or depositions.
- Document and maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state.
- Must hold North Carolina P.E. license.
- Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
- Proven expertise in the analysis and investigation of mechanical failures across commercial, residential, and industrial environments.
- Deep knowledge of mechanical systems, plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Experience with HVAC systems, plumbing and piping systems, industrial machinery, boilers, hydraulics, pumps, compressors, cranes, and/or motor vehicles.
- Ability to serve as an expert witness in court and/or depositions (expert witness testimony experience is a plus).
- Ability to conduct field investigations and laboratory examinations and document findings.
- flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
- Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs.
- variety of professional development opportunities
- culture of support, both giving and receiving
- flexibility and autonomy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
failure analysismechanical systems analysisHVAC systemsplumbing systemsindustrial machineryboilershydraulicspumpscompressorsexpert witness testimony
Soft skills
collaborationdocumentationcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) licenseNorth Carolina P.E. licenseNCEES Record