Licensed Mechanical Forensic Engineer - Travel Bonus

United Future; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Engineering Incentive plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

United Future seeks a licensed professional Mechanical Engineer in Shelton, CT to perform investigations across vehicle accident reconstruction, water loss origin, workplace safety, product liability and beyond in a friendly, client‑focused environment.

The role offers a quarterly Engineering Incentive plan and an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance, with opportunities for travel on day or overnight assignments to investigate incidents.

Qualifications

• Must hold a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering (P.E) license.
• Advanced degrees (M.S., Ph.D.) are a plus.
• Willingness to travel for investigations (day or overnight).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to complete detailed work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed.
• Experience in vehicular accident reconstruction (ACTAR a plus).
• Fire or incident investigation experience, or expert witness experience, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic investigations including vehicle accident reconstruction and other loss origins.
• Travel on a day or overnight basis to conduct investigations as needed.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve losses or litigation requirements for clients.
• Work independently with occasional outdoor work and field investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

Collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering

Job description

United Future seeks a licensed professional Mechanical Engineer in Shelton, CT to perform investigations across vehicle accident reconstruction, water loss origin, workplace safety, product liability and beyond in a friendly, client‑focused environment.

The role offers a quarterly Engineering Incentive plan and an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance, with opportunities for travel on day or overnight assignments to investigate incidents.