Professional Engineer- Mechanical Engineer, Great Plains Region

U.S. Forensic; Metairie (LA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Forensic, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Forensic Engineer to conduct independent investigations of mechanical systems, machinery, and vehicles. The role is remote and requires travel to inspection sites.

You will perform evidence collection, analyze data, prepare clear reports, and provide deposition support as needed, collaborating with clients and legal teams.

Qualifications

• Independent forensic investigations involving mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment.
• Collect, document, and preserve physical evidence from loss or incident scenes.
• Analyze data using engineering principles and forensic methodologies.
• Prepare clear, scientifically sound technical reports with conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent forensic investigations and failure analyses of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Perform field inspections and inspect mechanical and electrical systems (HVAC, plumbing, machinery, vehicles).
• Collect and preserve physical evidence from loss or incident sites.
• Analyze data and determine root causes and contributing factors.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting findings and conclusions.
• Collaborate with clients, legal teams, insurers, and internal staff.
• Provide deposition or testimony support as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of codes, standards, and forensic best practices.
• Travel approximately 25% for inspections and site visits.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forensic engineering

Mechanical systems analysis

Field investigations

Root cause analysis

Technical reporting

Deposition/testimony

Job description

U.S. Forensic, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, assists commercial and industrial clients by performing forensic evaluations, reporting, and expert witness testimony. The firm’s capabilities include accident reconstruction; structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering; fire origin and cause; and environmental services. U.S. Forensic tailors its consulting engineering services to meet each client’s unique needs, and its experienced forensic engineers and investigators support a wide range of industries. As part of the ATS family, the company also offers expanded capabilities in testing, inspection, and calibration when a broader scope of services is required.

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ATS serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets, including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today, ATS employs nearly 2,100 team members across more than 95 locations throughout the United States.

Together, U.S. Forensic and ATS are driven by a shared purpose to create a safe and reliable world, delivering assurance through precise technical and professional services.

Position Overview

U.S. Forensic is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Forensic Engineer with experience conducting independent forensic investigations involving mechanical systems, machinery, equipment, plumbing components, and vehicles. This role sits remotely and requires frequent travel to inspection sites, hands on field investigations, evidence collection, plus preparation of clear, scientifically sound technical reports.

Position Type: Full-Time

Location

The ideal candidate will be based in and able to support the Great Plains Region (IA, KS, MO, MN).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent forensic investigations and failure analyses involving mechanical systems, building components, plus equipment
• Perform field inspections and investigate failures involving mechanical and/or electrical systems including HVAC systems, plumbing, machinery, appliances, consumer products, vehicles, heavy equipment, fire suppression systems, and fires
• Collect, document, plus preserve physical evidence from loss or incident scenes
• Analyze data using engineering principles, industry standards, plus accepted forensic methodologies
• Determine root cause and contributing factors of failures or damage
• Prepare detailed, scientifically accurate, plus concise technical reports documenting findings plus conclusions
• Collaborate with clients, legal teams, insurance carriers, plus internal staff
• Provide deposition or testimony support as needed
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations, plus forensic engineering best practices
• Travel approximately 25% for inspections and site visits
• Other duties as assigned