Senior Staff Consultant; HVAC & Plumbing

Location & Type

Full‑time, Houston, TX, US

$ to $ annually

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We partner primarily with law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers to answer complex technical questions on projects ranging from small, focused investigations to large‑scale, high‑profile losses.

Our work spans a wide range of challenges, including major transportation accidents, equipment and product failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential, commercial, and industrial structures. The variety, complexity, and real‑world impact of our projects create deeply fulfilling and intellectually engaging careers for our consultants.

At ESi, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your own path while being supported by a collaborative culture, national expertise, and industry‑leading resources.

ESi’s Civil and Structural team evaluates, investigates, and restores structures and sites through detailed inspections, engineering research, and advanced analysis. By identifying damage, distress, and failure causes, the team develops practical remediation and repair solutions that restore safety, performance, and reliability across the built environment.

• Develop local clients and projects in the construction industry by working in concert with regional business development staff and colleagues in ESi’s Civil/Structural Practice.
• Participate in business development activities including client meetings, conference participation, presentations, and relationship building to identify potential clients and grow client base.
• Represent ESi and its consultants professionally in the marketplace and help expand ESi’s Civil/Structural presence.
• Partner with peers across ESi disciplines and offices to pursue and execute cross‑functional projects.

• Perform field inspections of residential, commercial, transportation and industrial buildings and mechanical equipment to determine the cause and origin of reported or suspected damage, provide repair recommendations, and perform condition assessments.
• Perform site documentation with notes, physical measurements, photography, 3D laser scans, etc.
• Prepare clear and rigorous technical reports, visual exhibits, and expert opinions for use in litigation and/or insurance matters.
• Provide expert witness testimony via deposition and trial as experience and project needs dictate.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical guidance and to resolve problems.
• Conduct professional, clear, and effective client presentations and technical conference presentations.
• Prepare and review project proposals including project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements and make informed determinations regarding project acceptance.
• Confer with project teams to outline work plan and to assign scope, duties, and responsibilities of the team.

• Lead or contribute to multidisciplinary teams; manage timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
• Adhere to and contribute to ESi’s QA/QC standards by reviewing peers’ work.
• Perform ongoing continuing education, including preparing technical presentations, white papers, and/or peer‑reviewed papers relevant to the consultant’s area of practice.
• Mentor junior consultants to support their technical and professional development.

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• MS degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• P.E. license preferred
• Ability to obtain a PE license within 2 years of employment will be considered

• 4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Experience in a forensic or consulting environment preferred
• Building and mechanical equipment inspection and condition assessment experience preferred
• Residential and/or commercial construction experience and/or materials lab investigation experience a plus

• AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Microsoft Office

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