Rimkus · 21 hours ago
Forensic Mechanical Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expRimkus is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting, specializing in various services including forensic consulting. The Forensic Mechanical Engineer provides forensic consulting services requiring mechanical engineering expertise, evaluates claims related to mechanical failures, and prepares detailed reports of findings for clients.
ConstructionConsultingIndustrial
Responsibilities
Performs 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 in advance of performing the work
Investigates how and why an incident occurred and determines whether it was a result of mechanical failure of equipment
Inspects sites/products/equipment; performs electronic data retrieval and analysis of commercial and non-commercial equipment; documents site/product conditions, determine cause and origin of damage; performs site surveys with total station survey equipment; performs mechanical engineering calculations; prepares CAD-based and manual sketches as required; orders and evaluates required laboratory testing and performs analyses
Conducts various analyses including, but not limited to, industrial safety and accidents; equipment and machinery design and failure; product liability, and design and safety
Initiates, develops and maintains mutually beneficial client relationships
Safety and Osha requirements
Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures
Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure, extent of loss, associated repair scope, and recommended remediation are essential as is providing opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters
Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and support as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner
Ensures that procedure is being followed and checks on safety features of the project during the time it is being completed
Uses many different equations, applications and figures which may include chemical testing applications, drafting and design software, electrical testing devices and equipment, land surveying techniques, and others
Follows land use laws and regulations
May be required to supervise and/or evaluate the performance of associate team members
Ability to initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships
Includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, overseeing field testing, and reviewing historical documentation
Qualification
Required
Must have a high level of analytical skill. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external)
Must have knowledge of 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 common scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to write scopes of work clearly and coherently, 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
B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree or higher
P.E. required
2-10 years of experience, including knowledge of machinery and equipment
Project Management and/or Field Investigation experience required
Valid driver's license and reliable form of transportation
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Employer-matching 401(k)
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
Leadership Team
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