Mechanical Engineer

Madsen Associates; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation

Job summary

Madsen Associates is seeking a highly motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer for forensic engineering work across residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Expertise in mechanical systems, failure cause & origin analysis, and technical reporting is essential.

Responsibilities include field documentation, code-based repair scope, client communication, and travel as needed. Requires NJ PE license, ABET-BS in Mechanical Engineering, and 10+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 10 years mechanical engineering experience in design or related field.
• New Jersey Licensed Professional Engineer (NCEES) or ability to obtain; multi-state registrations a plus.
• Knowledge of national building/construction codes (ICC) and mechanical systems (HVAC, boilers, fire protection).
• Strong written and oral communication; litigation support experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to mechanical systems.
• Establish repair scope and cause/origin analyses using codes and technical knowledge.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, authorities, and contractors; prepare detailed reports.
• Manage multiple projects, on-time and within budget.
• Develop client relationships and travel as needed.

Skills

Professional Engineer

Forensic engineering

Fieldwork

Technical reporting

Client communication

Travel willingness

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

NJ Professional Engineer license or eligible

Job description

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary licensed engineers. The individual will have knowledge in the behavior of mechanical equipment and building/process systems and their components for use in forensic engineering relating to residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in performing failure cause & origin analysis on building systems, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired. Mechanical equipment and systems types include, but not limited to, HVAC systems, boilers, industrial gas systems, plumbing systems, machinery & process equipment, fire protection systems, etc.

Responsibilities And Duties Include

• Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to mechanical systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human-induced origins (design, construction errors/omissions and product defects). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and earthquakes.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of mechanical systems and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with Clients, interface with code officials and contractors and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of Client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Minimum 10 Years Mechanical Engineering experience in design or other background that promotes an understanding of mechanical systems.
• New Jersey Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of mechanical engineering concepts, principles and practices including HVAC, Boilers and fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction, a plus.
• Knowledge of estimating mechanical equipment designs and installations, a plus.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing litigation support including expert testimony at depositions and/or trial, mediation and arbitration proceedings, desirable.

Compensation: $100k – $170k

MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have a good driving record.