Forensic Mechanical Engineer
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Job Location:
Florida City, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a mid-to-senior level Forensic Mechanical Engineer to join our already robust team of professionals supporting our clients throughout the US and internationally. Our engineers routinely perform forensic investigations provide consultation and serve as expert witnesses. Our practice areas include commercial industrial manufacturing and residential property and equipment systems as well as related infrastructure components. Assignments will require local regional as well as inter-regional travel to project sites
Job Responsibilities
- Investigate the cause and origin of failures damages or defects in mechanical systems and components within industrial commercial and residential sites. Analyze the failure of mechanical systems determine the cause of failures evaluate the quality of construction and review design and maintenance procedures.
- Perform field investigations lead multi-party examinations and documentation of damaged property.
- Research failure modes code requirements and provide recommendations for repair and /or replacement as needed.
- Prepare accurate clear thorough and concise reports and related documentation for clients detailing opinions and conclusions.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams on large and complex assignments.
- Maintain established relationships with current clients and consultants.
- Stay abreast of company policies procedures and practices; participate in ongoing training and development as assigned or approved to assure knowledge and skills remain current and comprehensive.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering with minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience
- Requires active Professional Engineering (PE) license; minimum required of resident state.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills (including Word Excel and PowerPoint).
- A desire to learn excel and grow with us and within the profession.
- Ability to travel 35-50%
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in evaluating mechanical system and component failures in a commercial or industrial setting is preferred.
- Multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record preferred.
- Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Must be able to travel to various project sites.
- Must be able to access and inspect all areas of mechanical and/or electrical equipment
- Prolonged periods of standing bending kneeling and lifting.
Additional Information :
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.
- Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
- Flexible Time Off policy
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefit
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $130000 -$170000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset experience training location scope of role management responsibility etc.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please email . Include Applicant Accommodation in the subject line along with your request and contact information.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
About Company
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attentio ... View more
