Senior Consultant

• Perform forensic assignments within the mechanical engineering field based on an agreed scope of work and budget
• Investigate how and why incidents occurred and determine whether mechanical equipment failure was involved
• Inspect sites, products, and equipment
• Analyze commercial and non-commercial equipment
• Determine the cause and origin of damage
• Perform mechanical engineering analyses and calculations
• Prepare sketches as required
• Conduct analyses of equipment and machinery design and failure, industrial incidents, product failure and liability, and materials
• Prepare oral and written reports documenting analysis, extent of loss, repair scope, and recommended remediation
• Determine and provide expert opinions
• Provide expert testimony in depositions and trials as required
• Manage multiple projects and collaborate with other experts
• Use equations, applications, techniques, tools, and resources to analyze issues
• Initiate, develop, and maintain client relationships
• Conduct technical photography and on-site investigations
• Document site conditions, oversee testing, and review documentation

• B.S. Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering degree or equivalent from an accredited program
• F.E. exam completed
• P.E. licensure or ability to complete PE license within one year
• Minimum 5 years of experience, including knowledge of machinery and equipment
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Local travel by personal vehicle, including transportation of tools and instruments, required
• High level of analytical skill and attention to detail
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, perform analysis, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to communicate with internal and external clients
• Ability to research and apply scientific and technical principles to specific cases
• Ability to read, understand, and analyze expert reports
• Ability to write clear and coherent technical documents
• Ability to respond efficiently to client inquiries
• Ability to present information effectively to management, clients, public groups, or others
• Ability to understand industry and safety standards
• Ability to take technical photographs, conduct investigations, document on-site conditions, oversee testing, and review documentation
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive to incident sites
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Clear vision and depth perception
• Up to 25% overnight travel
• Occasional odd working hours may be required

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering analyses, including equipment failure investigation, technical documentation, and client relationship management. Proficient in conducting forensic assessments and providing expert testimony while adhering to industry standards.

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering Degree
• P.E. Licensure
• Forensic Analysis
• Technical Documentation
• Client Relationship Management

• Mechanical Engineering Analysis
• Equipment Failure Investigation
• Analytical Skills
• Technical Photography
• Site Inspection
• Calculations
• Report Writing
• Data Collection
• Problem Definition
• Scientific Principles Application

• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication
• Client Inquiry Response
• Presentation Skills
• Collaboration

• F.E. Exam Completed
• P.E. License (or ability to obtain within one year)

• Forensic Engineering
• Mechanical Equipment
• Incident Investigation
• Safety Standards
• Industrial Incidents

• Testing Equipment
• Analytical Tools
• Technical Resources
• Documentation Software
• Photography Equipment