Sedgwick · 3 weeks ago
Forensic Mechanical Engineer, PE
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $145K/yrSedgwick is a full-service engineering and consulting firm known for its expertise in forensic investigation and environmental consulting. They are seeking an accomplished Mechanical Engineer with a P.E. license to investigate mechanical failures, conduct analyses, and provide expert opinions to clients across various industries.
BankingInsuranceRisk Management
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
Proven expertise in the analysis and investigation of mechanical failures across commercial, residential, and industrial environments
Deep knowledge of mechanical systems, plumbing systems, mechanical components, and equipment
Ability to identify root causes, develop innovative solutions, and deliver technical insights that support safety, reliability, and performance
Experience conducting field investigations and failure analysis of commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical systems and components
Ability to analyze and document the failure analysis and causation of failures
Experience 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
Ability to serve 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
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k and matching
PTO
Disability and life insurance
Employee assistance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Other additional voluntary benefits
Company
Sedgwick
Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
Altas PartnersLa Caisse
2024-09-12Private Equity· $1B
2018-12-01Private Equity
2018-09-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael Arbour
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Kalani Reelitz
Global Chief Financial Officer
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