Rimkus · 2 weeks ago
Forensic Mechanical Engineer (P.E. Required) - San Francisco area
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $195K/yr
2+ years expRimkus is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting, seeking a Forensic Mechanical Engineer. The role involves providing failure analysis and forensic consulting services, evaluating claims related to mechanical systems, and delivering expert reports and testimony as needed.
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Responsibilities
Performs failure analysis for forensic assignments within the field of mechanical engineering expertise based on a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client before performing the work
Investigates how and why an incident occurred, including identifying the origin, failure mechanism, and root cause of the incident, as well as the role of the mechanical system in question
Inspects sites/products/equipment/systems, performs electronic data retrieval and analysis, evaluates required laboratory testing, and performs analyses
Reviews and interprets relevant codes, standards, drawings, specifications, technical manuals, peer-reviewed literature, data logs, and other documentation to evaluate the compliance of the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the subject product, equipment, or system
Conducts various analyses, including, but not limited to, industrial safety and accidents; equipment and machinery design and failure; product liability; and design and safety
Provides support on fire and explosion investigations involving mechanical systems, products, and equipment
Initiates, develops, and maintains mutually beneficial client relationships
Qualification
Required
B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree or higher
P.E. required
2-10+ years of experience, including knowledge of products, machine design, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression systems, and/or other mechanical equipment/systems/processes
Must have a high level of analytical skill
Must be able to interact with and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g., internal and external)
Must know a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standard scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to clearly and coherently write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents
Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients
Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors
Physical Demands—Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e., accident sites). Employees are frequently required to stand, walk, climb, bend, balance, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employees may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Employees must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial
Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary
Overtime—This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with to meet the demands of the position
Travel Requirements—This position requires up to 25% travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required
Benefits
Competitive salary
Bonus opportunities
Complete benefits package
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Employer-matching 401(k)
Opportunities for advancement
Company
Rimkus
Consultants. Experts. Innovators. Rimkus Consulting Group is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.04MKey Investors
HGGCCentury Equity Partners
2024-02-22Private Equity
2023-06-05Series Unknown· $8.04M
2019-01-11Private Equity
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