Associate, Engineering Sciences — Forensic Analysis

Secretariat Advisors LLC in; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat seeks an Associate in Engineering Sciences (Finance) to support forensic investigations across high-stakes projects, analyzing failures, performing field/lab testing, and preparing thorough reports. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, effective communication, and collaboration with a global client base in dynamic environments.

The position requires a bachelor’s in an engineering field, 1+ years of experience, and a drive to grow within a leading, multinational practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Science/Architectural Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a similar designation. Advanced degree preferred.
• 1+ years of prior experience in forensic/root cause analysis.
• Pursuing PE credentials is a plus
• Skilled and proficient analytical and problem resolution abilities
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills
• Proficient at technical writing skills to complement analytics
• Assimilate relevant information quickly and effectively in unfamiliar situations and develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
• Prioritize and manage time and resources with competing priorities and deadlines
• Manage external stakeholders
• Work independently whilst knowing which issues and risks need to be highlighted to senior staff, ideally accompanied by suggested viable solutions
• Passionate desire to join in with, and/or lead, auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Competency to working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus

Responsibilities

• Supporting hands-on failure investigations
• Comparison of as-built and existing conditions with the design
• Performing field and laboratory testing
• Assisting with field inspections
• Performing calculations
• Researching and data analysis
• Reviewing, sorting, and summarizing relevant documentation
• Drafting supporting verbiage for reports
• Helping with the creation of demonstratives
• Analyzing technical reports offered by others, and developing concurring and rebuttal positions
• Assisting with client communications in all time zones
• Developing positive relationships with colleagues, peers and clients
• Demonstrating excellent analytical skills with acute attention to detail to successfully achieve project milestones.
• Managing workload to achieve simultaneous project milestones while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Engage in guided and self-directed professional development through formal and informal training.

Job description

Secretariat seeks an Associate in Engineering Sciences (Finance) to support forensic investigations across high-stakes projects, analyzing failures, performing field/lab testing, and preparing thorough reports. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, effective communication, and collaboration with a global client base in dynamic environments.

The position requires a bachelor’s in an engineering field, 1+ years of experience, and a drive to grow within a leading, multinational practice.