Professional Engineer- Mechanical Engineer, Great Plains Region (57948)

U.S. Forensic, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, provides forensic evaluations, reporting, expert witness testimony, and consulting engineering services. The Mechanical Forensic Engineer conducts independent investigations and failure analyses, performs field inspections and evidence collection, analyzes causes of failures, prepares technical reports, and supports legal and insurance proceedings while traveling throughout the Great Plains Region.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent forensic investigations and failure analyses involving mechanical systems, building components, plus equipment
• Perform field inspections and investigate failures involving mechanical and/or electrical systems including HVAC systems, plumbing, machinery, appliances, consumer products, vehicles, heavy equipment, fire suppression systems, and fires
• Collect, document, plus preserve physical evidence from loss or incident scenes
• Analyze data using engineering principles, industry standards, plus accepted forensic methodologies
• Determine root cause and contributing factors of failures or damage
• Prepare detailed, scientifically accurate, plus concise technical reports documenting findings plus conclusions
• Collaborate with clients, legal teams, insurance carriers, plus internal staff
• Provide deposition or testimony support as needed
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations, plus forensic engineering best practices
• Travel approximately 25% for inspections and site visits
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Demonstrated experience in failure analysis, forensic engineering, or related investigative work
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials behavior, plus failure mechanisms
• Experience with technical report writing for legal or insurance audiences
• Ability to work independently in a remote or field-based environment
• Proficiency with common engineering software, data analysis tools, and documentation platforms
• Strong analytical plus problem solving abilities
• Application of scientific method and forensic investigation techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with documentation accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines
• Inquisitive, observant, and methodical investigative approach
• only "U.S. Persons" for this position
• Experience with evaluating vehicles is preferred
• Experience with electrical systems and/or fire investigations is preferred
• Testifying or deposition experience preferred