Forensic Mechanical Engineer

Confidential Jobs; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Florida seeks a Mechanical Engineer to investigate failures in mechanical systems across industrial, commercial, and residential sites, analyzing causes and evaluating construction and maintenance procedures. The role involves field investigations, expert witness readiness, travel up to 50%, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

A PE license and a Florida residency are required, along with 3–5 years' related experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (residency state).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the cause and origin of failures, damages, or defects in mechanical systems and components across industrial, commercial, and residential sites.
• Analyze failures to determine root causes, evaluate construction quality, and review design and maintenance procedures.
• Perform field investigations and lead multi-party examinations with thorough documentation of damaged property.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Investigate the cause and origin of failures, damages, or defects in mechanical systems and components within industrial, commercial, and residential sites. Analyze the failure of mechanical systems, determine the cause of failures, evaluate the quality of construction, and review design and maintenance procedures.
• Perform field investigations, lead multi-party examinations and documentation of damaged property.
• Research failure modes, code requirements, and provide recommendations for repair and /or replacement as needed.
• Prepare accurate, clear, thorough, and concise reports and related documentation for clients detailing opinions and conclusions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams on large and complex assignments.
• Maintain established relationships with current clients and consultants.
• Stay abreast of company policies, procedures and practices; participate in ongoing training and development as assigned or approved to assure knowledge and skills remain current and comprehensive.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 3–5 years of mechanical engineering experience within insurance and/or legal forensics.
• Residency in the state of Florida is required for this position.
• Requires active Professional Engineering (PE) license; minimum required of resident state.
• Willingness to participate in expert witness work and provide court testimony.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession.
• Must be flexible to travel and able to accommodate approximately 30–50% travel

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in evaluating mechanical system and component failures in a commercial or industrial setting is preferred.
• Multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record preferred.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel to various project sites.
• Must be able to access and inspect all areas of mechanical and/or electrical equipment
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, kneeling and lifting.