Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Forensic Lead
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Job Location:
Metairie, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 130000 - 160000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Description
Applied Technical Services LLC 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 2100 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 LLC an ATS Company 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 clients 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.
We are seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Forensic Leadto assist and mentor a team of engineers. This role blends technical expertise in mechanical systems and forensic analysis with leadership responsibilities including guiding assignments inspections and report reviews. The position is remote with required travel for site inspections client work and team support.
Location: Remote with approximately 25% travel depending on home base.The position offers a flexible home base for the ideal candidate or may also be based out of any U.S. Forensic office location.
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Assist mentor and provide technical guidance formechanical and electrical forensic engineers onactive assignments.
- Support engineersin definingscope planninginspections and ensuring thorough and accurate data collection.
- Review edit and verify technical reports for accuracy clarity and consistency with organizational standards.
- Conduct and support forensic investigations failure analysis and/or damage consistency evaluations pertaining to vehicles vehicle system data heavy equipment machinery fires appliances consumer products plumbing HVAC and electrical systems.
- Monitor technical and service level project performance against client expectations focusing on scope management scheduling billed hours cycle time and overall project cost.
- Participate in testimony or litigation support (as needed).
- Assist withinternal training and development programs for engineers.
- Maintain current knowledge of industry standards codes and regulations relevant to forensic engineering.
- Travel 25% for inspections site visits and client meetings.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or related Engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (multi-state licensure preferred).
- 5 years of engineering experience with strongknowledgeofmechanical systems.
- Forensic engineering and failure analysis experience preferred including report preparation and client interaction.
- Leadership and mentorship abilities with prior management and training experience preferred.
- Direct experience with mechanical and electrical systems which may includevehicles vehicle system data heavy equipment machinery consumer products HVAC and plumbing systems.
- Stronginspection troubleshooting and analytical skills with a focus on technical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Client-facing experience with proven ability to communicate technical findings effectively.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Preferred Requirements
- Licensure in multiple states.
- Vehicle Accident Reconstruction (VAR) experience.
- Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) or Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
- Testifying experience in litigation or arbitration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color creed religion national origin citizenship status ancestry sex age physical or mental disability unrelated to ability marital status family responsibilities pregnancy genetic information sexual orientation gender expression gender identity transgender sex stereotyping order of protection status protected veteran or military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and other categories protected by federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
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- HVAC Design
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