Senior Forensic Engineer - Mechanical

YA Group; Maine; Remote; USD 140,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in forensic consulting is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer specializing in mechanical engineering. This remote role offers a unique opportunity to lead projects, coordinate with clients, and produce detailed reports based on extensive inspections and analyses. With a strong emphasis on innovation and excellence, the position requires a blend of technical expertise and project management skills. Ideal candidates will possess a PE license, a relevant degree, and a decade of experience in the field. Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering top-notch consulting services and making a real impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in forensic mechanical engineering preferred.
• Proven ability to write comprehensive technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary lead on projects and manages resources.
• Produces project reports from onsite inspections and analyses.

Skills

Forensic Mechanical Engineering

Technical Report Writing

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

CFEI Certification

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Company Overview

YA is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 600 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary lead on projects.
• Coordinates with clients to set up site visits and complete deliverables.
• Manages project resources and sets/meets deadlines to ensure that projects stay on schedule.
• Produces project reports that synthesize data collected from onsite inspections, laboratory examinations, testing, research, and performance analysis to determine the most likely cause of failure and provide recommendations on repair or replacement.
• Performs site visits and laboratory examinations to collect data on residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Reviews and interprets relevant building codes as necessary for issues about the scope of work.
• If requested, oversees the development of repair or replacement design scope.
• Makes independent decisions for projects including selection of analysis and testing methods and allocating resources relevant to the project.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active PE license required.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• CFEI Certification preferred.
• 10 years of experience in forensic mechanical engineering preferred; relevant experience in design considered.
• Proven ability to write comprehensive technical reports on inspection results.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Additional Details

• This is a remote role. Candidates must reside in one of the specified locations: Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Los Angeles or Southern California, or New England states.
• Pay Range: $140,000 - $275,000 USD per year.
• Senior level: Mid-Senior level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing.
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services.