Mechanical & Electrical Forensic Engineering Lead

Applied Technical Services, LLC is a company that assists commercial and industrial clients by performing forensic evaluations and expert witness testimony. They are seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Forensic Lead to mentor a team of engineers, blending technical expertise with leadership responsibilities in forensic analysis and inspections.

Responsibilities:

• Assist, mentor and provide technical guidance for mechanical and electrical forensic engineers on active assignments
• Support engineers in defining scope, planning inspections, 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 with internal 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (multi-state licensure preferred)
• 5+ years of engineering experience, with strong knowledge of mechanical 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 include vehicles, vehicle system data, heavy equipment, machinery, consumer products, HVAC, and plumbing systems
• Strong inspection, 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
• 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