EFI Global · 4 months ago
Forensic Mechanical Engineer, P.E.
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelEFI Global is a full-service engineering and consulting firm specializing in forensic investigation and environmental services. They are seeking a Forensic Mechanical Engineer with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license to investigate mechanical failures and provide expert opinions across various industries.
Civil EngineeringConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Conduct field investigations and failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical systems and components. Mechanical failure analysis work includes determining causes of mechanical failures, gas related fires and explosions, product liability, construction, or design defects, HVAC systems, plumbing and piping systems, industrial machinery, boilers, hydraulics, pumps, boilers, compressors, cranes, and/or motor vehicles
Inspects losses and loss scenes at residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
Investigates and assesses damages and evidence due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support
Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures
Examines and tests evidence in a laboratory setting and research failure modes, products, installations, and maintenance related to findings
Collaborates with other experts to produce detailed reports outlining the origin and cause of losses and damages
Serves as an expert witness in court and/or depositions
Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state
Deep knowledge of mechanical systems, plumbing systems, components, and equipment
Proven expertise in the analysis and investigation of mechanical failures across commercial, residential, and industrial environments
Ability to conduct field investigations and failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical systems and components
Experience in determining causes of mechanical failures, gas related fires and explosions, product liability, construction, or design defects, HVAC systems, plumbing and piping systems, industrial machinery, boilers, hydraulics, pumps, boilers, compressors, cranes, and/or motor vehicles
Ability to inspect losses and loss scenes at residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
Experience in investigating and assessing damages and evidence due to failures and determining the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support
Ability to analyze and document the failure analysis and causation of failures
Experience in examining and testing evidence in a laboratory setting and researching failure modes, products, installations, and maintenance related to findings
Ability to collaborate with other experts to produce detailed reports outlining the origin and cause of losses and damages
Experience serving as an expert witness in court and/or depositions
Ability to document and maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients
Preferred
Multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record
Expert witness testimony experience
Benefits
Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs.
Company
EFI Global
EFI Global is a civil engineering company offers forensic engineering and failure analysis services.
Founded in 1976
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ted Cleveland
Chief Operating Officer
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