Forensic Mechanical Engineer - Field Investigations & Reports

Nelson Forensics, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Forensics, LLC is seeking qualified Mechanical Engineers to join its team of experts. The qualified candidate will conduct forensic investigations applying the scientific method and strong engineering principles across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and residential settings.

The role offers exposure to varied project types and the opportunity to develop depth in preferred specialty areas, including HVAC and fire protection systems, with responsibilities extending from analysis to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• Active Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is required.
• Five to ten years of facilities operations, construction, and/or design experience related to mechanical systems and equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations to determine origin and cause of failures in mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems and equipment.
• Evaluate systems and equipment to identify design and construction defects.
• Analyze building envelopes and HVAC systems for pressure, temperature, and humidity control deficiencies.
• Perform damage assessments of mechanical systems after perils such as fire, flood, wind, or mold.
• Prepare scopes for remediation and repair of existing systems.
• Prepare clear, cohesive, and defensible reports.
• Communicate regularly with clients.
• Manage concurrent projects of varying size and duration.
• Provide deposition, mediation, arbitration and/or trial testimony.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering

Master’s in mechanical engineering a plus

Job description

Nelson Forensics, LLC is seeking qualified Mechanical Engineers to join its team of experts. The qualified candidate will conduct forensic investigations applying the scientific method and strong engineering principles across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and residential settings.

The role offers exposure to varied project types and the opportunity to develop depth in preferred specialty areas, including HVAC and fire protection systems, with responsibilities extending from analysis to