Project Mechanical Engineer

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Investigates the cause of failures, damages, or defects in themechanical fields within industrial, commercial, and residential sites. Analyzes the failure ofmechanical systems,determines the cause of failures, evaluates the quality of construction or reviews design or maintenance procedures. 

• Participates in catastrophe responses such as hurricanes, tornados, floods, wildland fires, and earthquakes. 

• Performs field investigations, leads multi-party examinations and documentation of damaged property. 

• Researches failure modes and code requirements as needed, prepares recommendations for repair and/or remediation asappropriate. 

• Preparesaccurate, clear, thorough, and concise reports and letters outlining the cause and origin of the damages to clients. Follows established policies, procedures, and processes in preparing information, exercising sound judgment in applying these to potentially unusual or complicated situations, andsubmits reports and documentsin a timely manner andin accordance with client’s standards and expectations. 

• Provides deposition or expert testimony as a fact or expert witness forproduct liability cases,forcivil or federal court cases, and, occasionally, criminal cases, to investigate and testify in adeposition or courtroomsetting, about the cause, extent or source of damages or professional liability.  

• Maintains established relationships with current clients and consultants. 

• Manages and/orworks with multi-disciplinary teams on large and complex assignments ensuringacohesive approach to theinvestigation whilemaintaining effective communication across the project team.  

• Stays abreast of office and company policies, procedures, and practices;participates in ongoing training and development as assigned or approved to assure knowledge and skillsremain current and comprehensive. 

• Adheres to all applicable State Insurance Regulation requirements and other applicable laws, regulations, and standards. 

• Performs all other duties as assigned.  

Required Skills/Abilities/Experience: 

• 5 -7 years’ experience evaluatingmechanical failures. 

• Skills in analyzing, interpreting, synthesizing, prioritizing, and reporting pertinent information, discerning the essential from the non-essential, and grasping complexities of unusual or complicated cases. 

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.  

• Exemplary time management and organizational skills,including attention to detail and accuracy, to execute tasks and meet deadlines.  

• Evaluate project schedule progress/performance andidentify developing problem areas. 

• Allocates resources appropriately in the face of competing demands.  

• Dedicated to using a tactful and constructive approach inone’scommitment to coaching team members.  

• Committed tobeing an effective and collaborative team member. 

• Sound written and oral communication skills, problem-solving, influencing, and critical thinkingskills. 

• Ability to work in catastrophic environments such as theaftermath of natural disasters, weatherevents,etc. for an extendedperiod.  

• Expertise inMicrosoft Office Suite (including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM software.  

• Commitment to confidentiality and todiscreetly handle sensitive information.  

• Safety mindset with the ability to foresee project risks associated withinvestigations.  

• Willingness to obtainadditional Professional Engineering Licenses as requiredby theirManager or Technical Director.  

• Ability to safelyoperate a motor vehicle in a workcapacity.  

• Teamwork, compassion, and respect toward others, in keeping with our 5 Guiding Principles, as well as integrity, accountability and adherence to standards of ethical behavior and professional conduct, and open and honest communication. 

Preferred Skills/Abilities/Experience: 

• Experience in a commercial or industrial setting preferred. 

• Forensics experience is a plus.  

• 1-3 years’ experience working with law firms and insurance companies is preferred.  

• Power systems experience (generators,transformers, and switchgear, etc.) is a plus. 

• Electro-mechanical experience is desirable. 

• Project Management and MEP experience desirable. 

Education: 

• Bachelor of Science inMechanical Engineering or a related discipline isrequired. 

• Active PE isrequired (in the state of employment is preferred).