[Remote] Forensic Mechanical Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving public and private sector industries. The Forensic Mechanical Engineer will investigate mechanical system failures, conduct engineering analyses, provide expert opinions, and offer guidance on complex assignments while working remotely across varied environments and traveling locally or regionally.

Responsibilities

• To ethically and scientifically investigate events, systems, devices and/or failures and provide expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership on complex engineering assignments; to contribute to overall profitability of the company through providing expert/engineering consulting services
• Apply your engineering knowledge and experience to investigate and assess complex failures in the context of an energetic, people focused, entrepreneurial culture
• Deliver comprehensive engineering analyses to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations
• Leverage EFI Global’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights
• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service
• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path
• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs

Skills

• Seeking a Mechanical Engineer, P.E., with expertise in commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical system failure analysis
• Requires P.E. license in resident state
• Ideal candidates will have forensic engineering experience and proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, piping, boilers, chillers, water intrusion, industrial machinery
• Remote role requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional)
• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license, minimum required for resident state
• Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions
• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead
• Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus
• Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record
• Prefer Candidate reside within 150 miles of Charlotte, NC

Benefits

• Remote role
• A variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
• Flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K, and PTO beginning your first day.

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