Lead Forensic Mechanical Engineer & Expert Witness

HKA; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

HKA, a global leader in risk mitigation and expert witness services, seeks an experienced forensic mechanical engineering expert witness to provide consulting and testimony on complex disputes across the United States.

The role leads client engagements, conducts forensic investigations of mechanical systems, and develops defensible expert opinions while collaborating with attorneys and clients throughout litigation, arbitration, and trial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including rotating equipment.
• Experience in forensic engineering and litigation consulting.
• Expert witness experience, including live testimony in court.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and forensic investigations involving mechanical systems.
• Develop and defend independent expert opinions and reports.
• Provide expert testimony in depositions, arbitration, and trial.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and other experts on technical issues.
• Evaluate mechanical design, installation, testing, and maintenance relevant to investigations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

PE license

Expert witness

Forensic engineering

Business development

Education

Bachelor's in ME

Job description

HKA, a global leader in risk mitigation and expert witness services, seeks an experienced forensic mechanical engineering expert witness to provide consulting and testimony on complex disputes across the United States.

The role leads client engagements, conducts forensic investigations of mechanical systems, and develops defensible expert opinions while collaborating with attorneys and clients throughout litigation, arbitration, and trial.